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Diuretic Therapy

Meaning

Diuretic Therapy is a clinical intervention involving the use of pharmacological agents to increase the rate of urine output, a process known as diuresis. These medications are fundamentally designed to reduce the body’s total fluid volume by promoting the renal excretion of sodium and water. In the context of hormonal health, this therapy is frequently utilized to manage conditions like hypertension, congestive heart failure, and edema, which are often secondary to endocrine-related fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Careful monitoring of electrolyte levels, especially potassium and sodium, is an essential clinical component of this treatment modality.