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A 24-year-old female asked:
is lasix (furosemide) more effective than spiro for edema? should lasix (furosemide) be considered for someone who didn't benefit much from spiro?
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Dr. Alan Heldmananswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Diuretics : Furosemide (Lasix) and spironolactone are both diuretic drugs, but are quite different in the way they work. The best medicine for a particular patient depends on the medical indication, what other medicines are being used, and other individual factors. For a personal answer consider a consult here on HealthTap.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Can seasonal allergies cause swelling of the lymph nodes?
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Dr. David Sireanswered
Dermatology 54 years experience
Yes: Seasonal allergies can cause localized node swelling if there is a secondary infection. Have it evaluated.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Wisdom teeth- doctor said I will have no swelling. So why take them out?
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Dr. Jeffrey Jarvisanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Future problems : Many people just don't have enough room in their jaws for proper erruption or maintenance of wisdom teeth. Sometimes they can form cysts, or damage the other teeth. As a result, we often recommend removing the wisdom teeth before there is pain or swelling. A common time to consider this is around age 15-17, as the roots are not completely formed yet, and the surgery is easiest.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
What causes tongue swelling a year after it was pierced?
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Dr. Scott Harwoodanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 45 years experience
Possible infection: It may or may not be related to the piercing since it is now one year down the line. If it is related then it could be an infection which you should have checked out.
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A 44-year-old male asked:
I have swelling in the back and side of my knee?
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Dr. Frederick Buechel, jr. mdanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Commonly a cyst: This can be from many things but if you have an internal knee problem like a meniscus tear or wear on your cartilage, you joint can make extra fluid and this can escape out the back of the knee joint and create a space filled with joint fluid called a poplital (or baker's) cyst.
Get evaluated by your doctor first and get a diagnosis.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
How can I help manage my pulmonary and pedal edema symptoms?
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Dr. Eric Trattneranswered
Podiatry 33 years experience
Elevate & compress: The best self treatment would be to elevate your feet (above your heart) when sitting & elevate the foot of the bed while sleeping. Also compression stockings should be applied every morning before getting out of bed.
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Dr. Jeffrey Kass commented
Podiatry 28 years experience
I agree with the above with the caveat this is discussed with your Internist or specialist as while attempting to remove the swelling from the foot you would not want to overload the heart or lungs.
Aug 17, 2012
Dr. Jeffrey Kass commented
Podiatry 28 years experience
I agree with the above with the caveat you discuss this plan with your internist or specialist. The reason by attempting to remove swelling of the foot you would want to make sure you are not overloading your heart or lungs.
Aug 17, 2012
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