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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Pain And Leg Edema After Discontinuing Furosemide
Question: When I collapsed a few months ago, and it turned out I had had an intestinal infection , my doctor prescribed furosemide for me. I stopped taking it some weeks ago. Now I have pain in my abdomen and hips when I am in bed, and have to get up a few times each night to urinate. I do not have high blood pressure or any other problems, except some swelling in my legs. Should I resume taking furosemide?
Brief Answer:
You should be investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
There are many causes of Swelling of legs.Commonly seen are Liver or Kidney or Heart failure.
You should be investigated for any of these organ's problem.Investigations like Serum creatinine, Liver function tests, ECG, ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, Complete blood picture has to be done.
Furosemide decreases the swelling by increasing the urine output.You should take it after Physician opinion.
Please consult a General physician ,get investigated and take appropriate medicine.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
You should be investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
There are many causes of Swelling of legs.Commonly seen are Liver or Kidney or Heart failure.
You should be investigated for any of these organ's problem.Investigations like Serum creatinine, Liver function tests, ECG, ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, Complete blood picture has to be done.
Furosemide decreases the swelling by increasing the urine output.You should take it after Physician opinion.
Please consult a General physician ,get investigated and take appropriate medicine.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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