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I am 70 years old and a diabetic and retaining water in my body and my feet are swelling. i am taking water pills but my feet are still swelling?

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Diuretic dose: Please go back to your doctor -- he needs to adjust your diuretic and medical program.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Diuretics and edema: You probably need to be on a stronger diuretic. If you are taking hctz, (hydrochlorothiazide) it probably has no effect. Ask your doctor about using Lasix (l), if you are on l, have a neprholgoist (n) sned some blood to lab and check your 24 hour urine to see what your kidney function is and if you have proteinuria. A low serum Albumin makes you retain water. CHF can also cause edema. Get help from a n or cardio.

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A member asked:

I am 70 years old and a diabetic and retaining water in my body and my feet are swelling. i am taking water pills but my feet are still swelling?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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