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What Causes Edema In The Lower Back And Legs?
I CURRENTLY HAVE A BAD CASE OF EDEMA, STOMACH, LOWER BACK AND LEGS. NEW TO MY LIFE WHERE CAN I GET A LASIK DRIP TO GET THIS FLUID OFF MY BODY? I CAN NOT AND WILL NOT GO INTO THE HOSPITAL AT THE MOMENT. I AM A CPA AND HEADING THE THE FINISH LINE FOR THIS YEAR S DEADLINE. WILL GET FULL CHECK UP AFTER APRIL BUT NEED TO GET TO FINISH LINE. THE EDEMA IS NOT GOING TO ALLOW ME TO GET THERE.
Sat, 13 Oct 2018
Hi,
Please note that you can take a tablet of Torsemide for edema. And you don't need Lasix drip for this. Decrease salt intake. If your blood pressure is high, then instead of Torsemide, start Losartan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi,
General & Family Physician
Please note that you can take a tablet of Torsemide for edema. And you don't need Lasix drip for this. Decrease salt intake. If your blood pressure is high, then instead of Torsemide, start Losartan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi,
General & Family Physician
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