Is it safe to use diuretics after the surgery to reduce the fluids in the body and swelling? I have somethimg called centyl cause sometimes my legs gather a lot of fluids and its very unconfortable feeling so got these from a doc and they work wonders in one night. It contains bendroflumethiazide and kaliumchlorid.
September 19, 2016
Answer: Diuretics For Swelling After Plastic Surgery Unless your swelling is caused by a diagnosed/known condition, AND the diuretic has been prescribed by a physician for that specific condition after a thorough physical evaluation and work-up, AND you are being monitored while on the diuretic, AND you have cleared diuretic use with your surgeon, I would advise against using a diuretic in the post surgical period. Even if those conditions are met, and in-person evaluation would be needed before a recommendation for diuretic use could be made. Drinking plenty of water, using compression stockings, and elevatiing your legs will help with the swelling in the post operative period. If your swelling is severe enough that you feel you need diuretics, or is associated with any pain and/or problems breathing, you should see a doctor immediately.
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Diuretics For Swelling After Plastic Surgery Unless your swelling is caused by a diagnosed/known condition, AND the diuretic has been prescribed by a physician for that specific condition after a thorough physical evaluation and work-up, AND you are being monitored while on the diuretic, AND you have cleared diuretic use with your surgeon, I would advise against using a diuretic in the post surgical period. Even if those conditions are met, and in-person evaluation would be needed before a recommendation for diuretic use could be made. Drinking plenty of water, using compression stockings, and elevatiing your legs will help with the swelling in the post operative period. If your swelling is severe enough that you feel you need diuretics, or is associated with any pain and/or problems breathing, you should see a doctor immediately.
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Diuretics after tummy tuck or any plastic surgery Even though your soft tissues and legs may feel waterlogged, you are more than likely dry intravascularly. A diuretic will dry you out even further and put you and your kidneys at risk for damage. The best course of action is to use compression stockings for your legs, drink lots of fluid, and allow the passage of time. I also like to us Bromelain (pineapple extract) post-operatively. Allow your body to do its thing.
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Diuretics after tummy tuck or any plastic surgery Even though your soft tissues and legs may feel waterlogged, you are more than likely dry intravascularly. A diuretic will dry you out even further and put you and your kidneys at risk for damage. The best course of action is to use compression stockings for your legs, drink lots of fluid, and allow the passage of time. I also like to us Bromelain (pineapple extract) post-operatively. Allow your body to do its thing.
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