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Fluid retention
Fluid retention is a clinical finding in which there is swelling in the body due to fluid accumulation. This can occur due to liver, heart, or kidney disease.
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A 20-year old asked:
What causes fluid retention?
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A 30-year old asked:
Tips on eliminating fluid retention after surgery?
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A 31-year old asked:
What are some good salt substitutions if you have a lot of fluid retention?
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A 16-year old female asked:
I have had fluid retention more than once. What are the best exercises for it?
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A 44-year old asked:
Could widespread inflammation cause fluid retention?
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A 43-year old asked:
What could cause fluid retention and thyroid fluctuation?
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A 34-year old asked:
Is there a way to quickly get rid of bloating and fluid retention?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Can low sodium intake (<1500mg/day) lead to fluid retention?
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A 35-year old female asked:
What are common causes of extreme fatigue, body aching and fluid retention besides PMS?
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A 33-year old female asked:
I have diabetes insipidus and stopped taking my medication for nearly two years, does it cause fluid retention by not taking the medication ?
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A 41-year old female asked:
I had ERCP 4 days ago. I am severly swollen & want to know how to get rid of fluid retention.Drinking lots of water & avoiding salt. What else?
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A 44-year old male asked:
What is the best natural remedy to prevent fluid retention. I have CKD?
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A 54-year old asked:
I'm having fluid retention after gum graft surgery. Why is this happening?
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A 35-year old asked:
Why do people with COPD tend to have fluctuating weight gain and fluid retention?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Hi there I have had swollen ankles and calfs for the past 5 days my doctor said fluid retention I've tried everything but nothing has helped me!
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A 32-year old male asked:
How do you know if you have fluid retention in your stomach. I urinate alot as I drink 4 16oz water a day. But was not sure? Are their any symptoms?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Why do my fingernails hurt...I don't wear polish and have no other symptoms except some small fluid retention on my right side.. Same side that nails?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Could lactose intolerance cause severe fluid retention-11 kg of water weight?
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A male asked:
Does fluid retention raise blood pressure? Will I see improvements in my BP with a diuretic?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Premenstrual syndrome.what are the physical manifestations.is bloating in abdomen and fluid retention in body one of it?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Is severve fluid retention normal 24 hours after being hospitalized for a kidney infection that occurred after taking a strong antibiotic for it?
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A member asked:
My husband has serous fluid retention and insomnia (takes ambien (zolpidem)) . Dr. gave him flurosemide but it persists. Does ambien (zolpidem) exacerbate fluid retention?
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I have been having mild tingling and numbness from my waist down. Its not painful nor does it keep me up at night, what is that? was prescribed hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) 12.5 for fluid retention and b/p 136/86 4-16-12 days later no relief
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A 47-year old asked:
Could fluid retention around eyes be caused by hormones?
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A 32-year old asked:
How dangerous is excessive fluid retention and abdominal swelling?
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A 21-year old asked:
Why do people with emphysema sometimes have problems with fluid retention and ankle swelling?
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A member asked:
What's an average fluid intake for late stage alzheimers patient They have also got fluid retention?
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A member asked:
abnormal fluid retention and swelling in the legs with minimal response to diuretics,retention onset was rapid ,could be because methadone maintenanc?
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A 45-year old asked:
Is it possible to reverse chronic venous insufficiency (fluid retention in lower legs)?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can chronic venous insufficiency (fluid retention in lower legs) be reversed or it never reverses?
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