Question 1

what drugs are used for fluid retention?

Accepted Answer

Diuretics.: Fluid retention can have many different causes, but one strategy is to treat with diuretics. These drugs act on the kidney to help eliminate fluid by increasing urine production. Lasix (furosemide) is a common diuretic, one of several types. Thiazides (hctz), carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (acetezolamide), potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone), & osmotic diuretics (mannitol) are examples.

Question 2

i have had urine and blood tests done (fluid retention)?

Accepted Answer

Interesting!: I hope they came out very well!

Question 3

what could cause fluid retention and thyroid fluctuation?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid: Hypothyroidism can cause fluid retention. Sometimes thyroid problems are associated with other autoimmune disorders affecting kidneys. This would cause fluid retention as well. Certain GI problems like celiac disease could also lead to malabsorption which could cause fluctuation in fluid status.

Question 4

by which mechanism metoclopramide causing fluid retention?

Accepted Answer

Probably: By blocking central and peripheral dopamine receptors

Question 5

does neurontin cause fluid retention? i'm on a low dosage.

Accepted Answer

Neurontin: Yes it causes fluid retention- most common with increasing doses but can be seen at any dose.

Question 6

i need some tips on how to reduce abdominal fluid retention?

Accepted Answer

Cause?: The cause of fluid retention should be determined first. In general, fluid retention may slow down with salt and fluid intake restriction.

Question 7

can not eating enough fat cause constipation and fluid retention?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Though you should look at your diet. Foods which cause constipation are usually the grains:rice, barley, oats; milk; bananas. Lay off of those in your diet for a week and your constipation will probably resolve. As to the fluid retention at 22 you probably don't have kidney disease but you may be on BCPs. These are steroids and as a side effect can cause fluid retention. Talk to your doc about ano

Question 8

how much time does it take drinking water to help fluid retention?

Accepted Answer

Forever: Drinking water doesn't treat fluid retention.

Question 9

fluid retention in the body, ..gain weight, ...one week  ago i m feeling  tired and weak?

Accepted Answer

Merits evaluation.: Fluid retention is often associated with high blood pressure; however, it could be due to kidney disease, heart failure and other problems.  It would be prudent to start with a visit to ones doctor for a careful history and physical exam, routine comprehensive blood tests, a urinalysis and perhaps an ekg and chest x-rays.

Question 10

what's the name of an anti inflammatory that doesn't tend to cause swelling (fluid retention) ?

Accepted Answer

Anti inflammatory: Depending on indications etc colchicine would fit the bill

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Does neurontin cause fluid retention? i'm on a low dosage.

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I need some tips on how to reduce abdominal fluid retention?

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Can not eating enough fat cause constipation and fluid retention?

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How much time does it take drinking water to help fluid retention?

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Fluid retention in the body, ..gain weight, ...one week ago i m feeling tired and weak?

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What's the name of an anti inflammatory that doesn't tend to cause swelling (fluid retention) ?

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