Edema & Fluid Management
Assessment and treatment of fluid retention and overload, including diuretic therapy and dietary counseling tailored to kidney health.
What is Edema & Fluid Management?
Fluid retention and overload are common complications of kidney disease, heart failure, and liver disease. Effective management requires identifying the underlying cause and achieving precise fluid balance — without over-diuresis that could harm the kidneys.
Signs & Symptoms
- Swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet
- Puffiness around the eyes or face
- Shortness of breath or difficulty lying flat
- Rapid weight gain over days
- Decreased urine output
How We Treat Edema & Fluid Management
We take an individualized, careful approach to fluid management — relieving symptoms and protecting kidney function at the same time.
- Assessment of volume status and identification of the underlying cause
- Diuretic therapy (loop diuretics, thiazides, or combination)
- Dietary sodium restriction counseling
- Daily weight monitoring and fluid diary guidance
- Coordination with cardiology or hepatology when appropriate
- Medication adjustment to prevent AKI from over-diuresis
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