Q: I am a 27 years old female suffering from water retention (swelling in the whole body). The doctor prescribed Ramcor and Dytorplus (20 mg) and I am taking them daily for the last one month. Can Ramcor and Dytorplus cure water retention?

A:Your description of water retention in the whole body is a sign but not diagnosis. It is absolutely imperative that a correct diagnosis of the cause of water retention is made. There are many causes, some of which may need immediate treatment. Ramcor is the brand name of a medicine called ramipril used in the treatment of high blood pressure. Dytorplus is a diuretic (torasemide) that gets rid of body water purely temporarily. Once the effect is gone, then water gets accumulated again. Please have your case diagnosed by a competent physician.