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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Back Pain
hi I am having a problem with weight gain from water retention. I have gained 22 lbs in 3 weeks, I already take furosemide ( Lasix) 20mg and have upped it to 2 per day for last 3 days but does not seem to be working that well. I have no appetite , short of breath and back is painful to walk. Should I be thinking kidney problem?? Is furosemide bad for kidneys?I need information as this is all new to me I am 76 year old female. thank you
Tue, 15 Sep 2015
hi
There should be work up on kidney function, sodium, pottasium balance and heart status
You may consult a general physician for this.some more dieuretic like spironolactone be added
best wishes
There should be work up on kidney function, sodium, pottasium balance and heart status
You may consult a general physician for this.some more dieuretic like spironolactone be added
best wishes
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