water pills
Swelling reduction tablets
Water pills are medications that increase urine production to reduce fluid retention in the body.
The medical term is diuretics.
Doctors prescribe them for conditions like high blood pressure and heart failure: The doctor put her on water pills for the swelling in her ankles.
Some people misuse them for quick weight loss, though the effect is temporary.
Abnormal water accumulation in tissues
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- puffinessMild tissue swelling
- ascitesAbdominal cavity fluid accumulation
lymphedema · ankle swelling · puffy eyes · distension · overhydration · urination · diuresis · kidney function
Prevents mineral excretion
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- heart failureInadequate blood pumping condition
- congestiveInvolving blocked flow
cardiomyopathy · cardiac output · antihypertensive · blood volume · dyspnea · digoxin · prescription
Nineteenth element, symbol K
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- electrolyte imbalanceAbnormal blood mineral levels
muscle cramps · dizziness · fatigue · supplements · bananas · monitoring · blood tests · thirst
fluid retention
Abnormal water accumulation in tissues
ascites · lymphedema · ankle swelling · puffy eyes · distension · overhydration · urination · diuresis · kidney function · renal
potassium-sparing
Prevents mineral excretion
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- heart failureInadequate blood pumping condition
congestive · cardiomyopathy · cardiac output · antihypertensive · blood volume · dyspnea · digoxin · prescription
potassium
Nineteenth element, symbol K
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
electrolyte imbalance · muscle cramps · dizziness · fatigue · supplements · bananas · monitoring · blood tests · thirst · frequent urination
- AntihypertensivesACE inhibitor, beta blocker, beta blockers, diuretic, thiazide
- Diureticsthiazide, potassium-sparing, Lasix, mannitol
- kidney drugsLasix, thiazide, potassium-sparing, mannitol, lanthanum
- diet aidsphentermine, semaglutide, appetite suppressant, fat burner, meal replacement
water pillsantidiuretic hormone
Pituitary peptide reducing urination
ADH · electrolyte drinks · saline solution · vasopressin · Pedialyte
water pillselectrolyte drinks
Mineral-infused hydration beverages
Pedialyte · Gatorade · sports drinks · water intake · fluid replacement
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