2006-06-26 06:42:42 · 12 answers · asked by Angela R 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Perhaps you have a lot of salt/sodium in your diet. That will make your body retain more water than someone on a diet w/ normal salt/sodium intake.
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2006-06-26 06:46:47 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Water retention is a fluid imbalance that affects every aspect of our body, even every individual cell function. The amount of water, inside and outside the cells, is regulated by hormones, sodium and the kidneys. When there is too much sodium in your body your blood becomes saltier and water is drawn from your cells to dilute it, therefore, causing an imbalance. Our bodies are designed with various physiological functions to keep water balance. Sometimes these delicate functions get thrown off and tendencies to retain water begin.
Some people's bodies seem to retain water with no apparent explanations. Puffiness may come and go in cycles and may be related to hormone fluctuations. It can affect both men and women. In women it usually occurs in the week before menstruation and among women past menopause who take estrogen replacement hormones. In some cases, water retention signals something more serious. If your finger leaves an indentation when you poke your skin, you may want to check with your health care provider to rule out any problem with your heart, kidneys, liver or thyroid.
2006-06-26 07:01:33 · answer #2 · answered by Caterina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably don't drink enough, as funny as that sounds. Avoid caffeine and sugary beverages and high salt foods. Drink at least 64 oz of water a day and your body will stop retaining it.
2006-06-26 06:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably consuming too much sodium (Salt). If you develop a regular work-out routine you will reduce your fluid retention.
2006-06-26 06:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by JMAN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you are eating foods with a lot of salt in them. The more water you drink the more you will get rid of.
2006-06-26 06:47:17 · answer #5 · answered by ktsgrma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strangely enough you make not be taking in enough fluid. You need to hydrate yourself and drink more - this really helps.
2006-06-26 06:46:28 · answer #6 · answered by MissSubversive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High salt content in your diet or you have a kidney- bladder problem.
2006-06-26 06:48:35 · answer #7 · answered by Timothy Summer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop eating so much salt and excersice more.
2006-06-26 06:46:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are female maybe it is premenstrual
i would agree with the salt intake
2006-06-26 06:46:41 · answer #9 · answered by jenzen25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your blood pressure checked regularly--- could be running high.
2006-06-26 06:46:18 · answer #10 · answered by gapeach7355 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋