Tips. 1  Let go of the fear and anger that usually surrounds a medical challenge. 2  Never give up. 3  My advice to others is donât self-diagnose. 4  I guess my tips to other patients like me would be to just know that this is temporary. 5  Let go of the fear and anger that usually surrounds a medical challenge. 6  Never give up.
A cleansing enema can be either large-or small-volume. It acts by stimulating peristalsis by instilling a solution or irritating the mucosa of the colon. Solutions used for cleansing enemas are tap water, normal saline, and a soapsuds solution. The amount of solution instilled varies with the patientâs age. Because infants and children are at risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalances, they should only receive normal saline enemas. Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) is an isotonic solution, so it does not pull electrolytes from the body.
Generally, the recommended starting dosage for treating water retention in children is 2 mg per kilogram per day, up to a maximum of 6 mg per kilogram per day. The dose of Lasix Â® (furosemide) your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:igh Blood Pressure. The recommended dose of Lasix for fluid retention (edema) can vary between 20 mg and 600 mg daily (taken as a single dose or divided and taken more frequently). Some people will only need to take Lasix when they need it (when they are experiencing water retention).