Diuresis
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title:
Diuresis
text:
Diuresis is the excretion of urine, especially when excessive (polyuria). The term collectively denotes the physiologic processes underpinning increased urine production by the kidneys during maintenance of fluid balance. In healthy people, the drinking of extra water produces mild diuresis to maintain the body water balance. Many people with health issues, such as heart failure and kidney failure, need diuretic medications to help their kidneys deal with the fluid overload of edema. These drugs
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Increase in urine production
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diuresis
date created:
2003-08-20T07:00:38Z
date modified:
2024-09-05T14:20:11Z
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