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Edema (fluid retention) Report

Swelling, or edema, usually indicates the presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces of the body. It may be localized, due to venous or lymphatic obstruction or increased vascular permeability, or systemic, due to heart failure or renal disease.


What we've learned from patients who report Edema (fluid retention)

Symptom severities

Severe
75
Moderate
197
Mild
402
None
680

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Edema (fluid retention)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Edema (fluid retention)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Furosemide 130   Furosemide: 19%
Lasix 119   Lasix: 18%
Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ 20   Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ: 3%
Spironolactone 13   Spironolactone: 2%
Bumetanide 7   Bumetanide: 1%
Bumex 5   Bumex: 1%
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazide 5   Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazide: 1%
Dyazide 5   Dyazide: 1%
Maxzide 5   Maxzide: 1%
Metolazone 4   Metolazone: 1%
Compression Stockings/Socks 3   Compression Stockings/Socks: 0%
Potassium chloride 3   Potassium chloride: 0%
Diurex 2   Diurex: 0%
Frusemide 2   Frusemide: 0%
Acetazolamide 1   Acetazolamide: 0%
Extraneal 1   Extraneal: 0%
Chlorthalidone with Clonidine 1   Chlorthalidone with Clonidine: 0%
Benadryl Allergy 1   Benadryl Allergy: 0%
Amiloride 1   Amiloride: 0%
Green Tea 1   Green Tea: 0%
Vitamin E 1   Vitamin E: 0%
Bactrim DS 1   Bactrim DS: 0%
Tamsulosin 1   Tamsulosin: 0%
Astragalus 1   Astragalus: 0%
Rituxan 1   Rituxan: 0%
Coreg 1   Coreg: 0%
Meloxicam 1   Meloxicam: 0%
Demadex 1   Demadex: 0%
Chlorthalidone 1   Chlorthalidone: 0%
Fennel tea 1   Fennel tea: 0%

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