Does anyone ever take Lasix & K+ to assist with post op TT swelling? What if they already take it PRN for swelling?

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Tyler Angelos, MD, FACS · Answer

Swelling following surgery is a normal part of the inflammatory and healing process. Taking a diuretic after surgery can have serious effects and is not recommended.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Taking a powerful diuretic like Lasix for swelling following surgery in healthy patients can lead to extremely serious health consequences and is not something I recommend to patients.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not a good idea to force diuresis with medications just because you are swollen.  It is an artificial effect.  The swelling represents the tissue reaction to the healing process.  Dumping water is not going to make you heal faster.

Jane M. Rowley, MD · Answer

Postoperative swelling is a natural inflammatory response and part of the healing process.  Lasix, a diuretic, can cause the body to eliminate important intravascular fluid --so NO, it is not a good idea to take lasix  for postop edema.  Please talk to your surgeon and also your primary care doctor about taking diuretics.  Good luck, Jane

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