What are treatment options ?

• Medications:

  • Antibiotics
    • should always have on hand to begin treatment with first signs of infection
    • should cover Gram positive organisms with most common pathogen Group A Strep
  • Diuretics
    • can decrease water and sodium in the interstitial fluid, but have no impact on protein status
    • risks usually outweigh benefits
  • Benzopyrones / Coumarin
    • stimulate proteolysis
    • not available in United States or FDA approved

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