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Diuresis (/ ˌ d aɪ j ʊ ˈ r iː s ɪ s /) is the excretion of urine, especially when excessive . The term collectively denotes the physiologic processes underpinning increased urine production by the kidneys during maintenance of fluid balance. [1] In healthy people, the drinking of extra water produces mild diuresis to maintain the body ...
Diuretic therapy – loop diuretics and thiazides can both initially cause increase in chloride, but once stores are depleted, urine excretion will be below < 25 mEq/L. The loss of fluid from sodium excretion causes a contraction alkalosis. Diuretic abuse among athletes [4] and people with eating disorders [5] may present with metabolic alkalosis.
A diuretic (/ ˌ d aɪ j ʊ ˈ r ɛ t ɪ k /) is any substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine. This includes forced diuresis. A diuretic tablet is sometimes colloquially called a water tablet. There are several categories of diuretics. All diuretics increase the excretion of water from the body, through the kidneys ...
Spironolactone is used as add-on therapy to ACEI plus loop diuretic in severe CHF. Eplerenone is specifically indicated for post-MI reduction of cardiovascular risk. If a heart failure patient exhibits a resistance to or poor response to diuretic therapy, ultrafiltration or aquapheresis may be needed to achieve adequate control of fluid ...
Excessive ADH causes an inappropriate increase in the reabsorption in the kidneys of solute-free water ("free water"): excess water moves from the distal convoluted tubules (DCTs) and collecting tubules of the nephrons – via activation of aquaporins, the site of the ADH receptors – back into the circulation. This has two consequences.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus. [1] Signs and symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, deep gasping breathing, increased urination, weakness, confusion and occasionally loss of consciousness. [1]
Initial therapy of acute decompensated heart failure usually includes some combination of a vasodilator such as nitroglycerin, a loop diuretic such as furosemide, and non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV). [9] A number of different medications are required for people who are experiencing heart failure.
Partial fluid restriction can be used as therapy, but has the disadvantages of being difficult to maintain, and it is often ineffective. [6] Drugs causing increased diuresis is generally an alternative, and have less risk of causing decreased glomerular filtration rate through the kidneys and resultant decreased kidney function.