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LASIX

    Lasix is prescribed for patients suffering from fluid retention, which is also known as edema. This drug helps in removing the excess water and sodium that has accumulated in the body and also prevents the accumulation of the same. It is available in tablet form and for intra venous use as well. The side effects of this drug include frequent urination, constipation, itching and burning sensation.
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My mother in law aging 73 years has bp and diabetes since very long and has been taking medicine regularly for the same. Last week, she started feeling weak and cramps in legs. 8 days ago, she consulted a physician for the same, e checked the bp and it was 238/110. The doctor has given lasix inj immediately and advised to take lots of fluids and there will be frequent urination after the injection. Within 1.5 hrs of taking that injection she started vomiting. It continued for a day and she became very weak though we have been giving her electoral regularly. Her bp was fluctuating from 190 to 220 for 2 days and she collapsed on 3rd day having seizures. We have taken her to the hospital immediately and the next day it was diagnosed as PRES. Sodium levels were dropped to 97. So the have given sodium for 2 days. She is in ICU now, are the vitals are showing good but still she did not get consciousness. She is able to open her eyes from last 2 days but not looking straight at us neither recognizing or responding to anyone. Doctors are saying it will take time to recover but till now there are no signs of improvement what should we do? What is the general recovery time for this case. What are the improvements we can expect and the timelines? what are the other impacts post recovery? please advise, Thanks a lot!

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General Physician•Delhi
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Hi. Need to understand the sequence of events and her investigation reports especially ct head to advise. Please feel free to consult.
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DOMS, MBBS

Ophthalmologist•Mumbai
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Hi you mean you are getting your numbers removed by laser. Get a proper pre lasix evaluation done.
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Homeopath•Ludhiana
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It is a universal truth that if we take care of our preciouss thing properly,the life will be long .In the same way if we handle our eye with care after lasix,it will be good for our eyes.
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Veterinarian•Hyderabad
This is not an uncommon condition in dogs. This is a condition of false pregnancy seen just after the estrous or mating period in dogs. Lactation or oozing of milk occurs in this period and it increases with stimulation. So try to put collar around her neck to prevent her from licking. Take the dog for walk during this time or engage her with some other activity to distract her attention form licking. The milk secretion will gradually reduce and the breast size also reduces. If the secretion is ...more
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General Physician•Mumbai
What is the cause of the cirrhosis? If it is correctable cause (like excess alcohol consumption), this should be discontinued. Fluid retention in the abdomen can be reduced by diuretics like Lasix and aldactone but this should be done under supervision. If the serum albumin level is very low, giving IV albumin may be helpful.
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