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I have 3rd stage kidney disease i have to take lasik if i don't i will urinate only 1 or 2 x day and swell in feet and ankles and burn feet. how come?
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Because kidney disea: It is related to your 3rd stage kidney disease.We do not have enough information as to cause of your kidney disease. I will suggest you discuss your concern about your condition, treatment and prognosis with your nephrologist you need Lasix (furosemide) as prescribed or you will fill up with fluids in your body and lungs.
Answered 6/26/2014
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To eliminate water: Your kidneys have a problem removing enough fluid from your body ; thus fluid is retained ; ankles swell. Lasix (furosemide) is a diuretic which forces kidney to produce more urine ; helps body to restore fluid balance. Lasix (furosemide) acts on the tiny nephron tubules ; reduces reabsorbtion of salt ; water filtered by kidney glomeruli (mini-filters). Thus more water ; salt are extracted ; tissue swelling reduced, .
Answered 6/26/2014
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