New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Diuretics, often called water pills, help remove excess salt and water from the bloodstream through urine. There are different types of diuretics available and all act differently on the kidneys but the primary goal of this prescription drug is to draw sodium into the urine, reducing fluid levels in the body. This effect is commonly used as a first-line treatment for heart conditions such as high blood pressure (hypertension). Excess sodium in the body leads to fluid retention, making it harder for the vascular system to circulate blood, which increases pressure on the blood vessels. To resolve this problem, diruretics are prescribed.

What are diuretics?

Diuretics or water pills are medications that are made to remo...