In the 'Supplements And Medications' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about diuretic use:
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Have you used diuretics?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Never / don't know" |
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"Minor use in the past only" |
Discontinued diuretic use |
A risk factor |
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"Significant use in the past only" |
Discontinued diuretic use |
A risk factor |
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"Currently using for up to 6 months" |
Diuretic use |
A risk factor |
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"Currently using for more than 6 months" |
Diuretic use |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Calcium
The body's most abundant mineral. Its primary function is to help build and maintain bones and teeth. The body also needs calcium to carry nerve signals, keep the heart functioning, contract muscles, clot blood and maintain healthy skin. Calcium helps control blood acid-alkaline balance, plays a role in cell division, muscle growth and iron utilization, activates certain enzymes, and helps transport nutrients through cell membranes. Calcium also forms a cellular cement called ground substance that helps hold cells and tissues together.
Diuretic (Diuretics)
An agent increasing urine flow, causing the kidneys to excrete more than the usual amount of sodium, potassium and water.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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