Water retention is the accumulation of excess fluid in the body tissues and cavities. They are also known as edema. Water retention leads to swelling in the hands, legs, ankles, etc. Flying in an airplane, menstrual changes, increased intake of sodium, weak heart, deep vein thrombosis, pregnancy, etc., are the causes for water retention. Reduction of salt intake, increasing magnesium intake, diuretics, etc., help in reducing water retention.
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Query: Hi doctor, I am 22 years old, and I weigh 93 pounds. I had a diet all year long of about 1200 calories to 1300 calories a day, and I exercised daily, burning 2000 calories. I have been dieting for the past eight years now. So I decided to work out still and eat all the foods I did not eat before, s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Sometimes binge eating is fine since you are dieting and exercising. It is not an issue for you to go back to the same schedule, but I suggest you learn to manage and follow a few steps to help you maintain weight. Gi... Read Full »