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The volatile oils in juniper cause an increase in urine volume and in this way can theoretically lessen oedema.
Edema and Water Retention
Meadowsweet was also used historically as a diuretic for persons with poor urinary flow.
Increased thirst
The amount of fluids retained can vary with disease conditions that affect the circulation. Some common ones of these include hypothyroidism, high and low blood pressure, heart and kidney disorders, and diseases of the arteries and veins. Excess retention is much more common in women than men because of the effect of female hormones on the body's metabolism and circulation.
For what conditions may diuretics be prescribed?
It is not at all unusual for body weight to vary as much as three to five pounds a day, all depending on your fluid balance and fluid retention.
They are commonly used in conjunction with other forms of diuretics to protect the body from too much potassium loss.
Nausea or vomiting
Rarely, potassium-sparing diuretics may produce breast enlargement in males and females, causes breast tenderness, deepening of the voice, increased hair growth, irregular menstrual periods and unusual sweating.
Joint pain
Hypercalcemia.
Patients on diuretics should inform their physician if they become sick, especially with severe or continuing vomiting or diarrhea. These conditions can cause the body to lose too much water and potassium.
menopause & water retention water retention in pregnancy
It is not at all unusual for body weight to vary as much as three to five pounds a day, all depending on your fluid balance and fluid retention.
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