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Question: I'm bloated taking a diuretic is also holding water in legs and feet shortness of breath
Brief Answer:
What drug are you on? You may need to increase the dose!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
From all the information you have provided, it is possible that the dosage of the diuretic is insufficient. It explains the fluid retention and the reason why you have difficulties breathing.
In all, let me now what medication you are on and the dose. We may need to increase the dose.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. I hope to hear back from you!
What drug are you on? You may need to increase the dose!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
From all the information you have provided, it is possible that the dosage of the diuretic is insufficient. It explains the fluid retention and the reason why you have difficulties breathing.
In all, let me now what medication you are on and the dose. We may need to increase the dose.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. I hope to hear back from you!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
it is furosemide 20 mg 1 daily.Thanks
I have have had a recent blood test( 1 week ago ) . My platlets are low 92. My RBC was 3.18 ;My Bilirubin was 3.3 a sudden jump from the previous month.
My renal function is at 71% and my recent heart test was good.
I have have had a recent blood test( 1 week ago ) . My platlets are low 92. My RBC was 3.18 ;My Bilirubin was 3.3 a sudden jump from the previous month.
My renal function is at 71% and my recent heart test was good.
Brief Answer:
What disease conditions are you being treated for at this time?
Detailed Answer:
HI,
I will recommend that you take 2tablets of lasilix 20mg daily: 1 in the morning and one in the evening. Make sure you eat much banana to ensure that your potassium level remains good.
Also, what disease conditions are you being managed for? These findings of low platelets, high bilirubin, anemia, etc raise the possibility of a liver disease.
Hope to hear from you and wish you well.
Kind regards!
What disease conditions are you being treated for at this time?
Detailed Answer:
HI,
I will recommend that you take 2tablets of lasilix 20mg daily: 1 in the morning and one in the evening. Make sure you eat much banana to ensure that your potassium level remains good.
Also, what disease conditions are you being managed for? These findings of low platelets, high bilirubin, anemia, etc raise the possibility of a liver disease.
Hope to hear from you and wish you well.
Kind regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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