Who Should Take Diuretics?
Diuretics are substances that help your body get rid of water retention which can leave you feeling “puffy” and cause swollen legs, ankles, hands, and feet. I faced this problem when started doing sports and drinking lots of water. But if you find out the cause of the problem (I personally found mine in this article https://betterme.world/articles/how-to-get-rid-of-water-retention-overnight/), it is easy to solve it. I just needed to decrease my sodium intake.
If you have any of the following conditions, your doctor may recommend you take a diuretic. • Edema. Diuretics decrease swelling (edema) that usually occurs in the legs. • High blood pressure. Thiazide diuretics lower blood pressure, which substantially reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. • Heart failure. Diuretics reduce the swelling (edema) and water build up in the lungs (congestion) caused by heart failure. Normally, loop diuretics are used for heart failure. • Kidney problems. Diuretics reduce water retention. • Liver problems. Diuretics reduce the amount of fluid build up associated with cirrhosis (disease of the liver). • Glaucoma. Diuretics reduce the pressure in the eye associated with this disease.
