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Understanding How Do Diuretics Affect Urine? A Guide to Action and Effects

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Over 75 million Americans are diagnosed with hypertension, and diuretics are often a first-line treatment. These medications, commonly known as "water pills," significantly alter the kidney's process of filtering blood, changing **how do diuretics affect urine** production and composition to manage conditions like high blood pressure and edema.