I have a swollen body especially my legs and stomach its distended and looks like im pregnant. I also have swollen glands around my neck buts it not that easy to see any more. I have anorexia and could this water retenion be contributed by dehydration and how long will it take to go?
2007-03-28 07:12:26 · 5 answers · asked by teenytinylittlemini 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I have started to drink water for the past 3-4 months already but what is the cause though?
2007-03-28 07:42:12 · update #1
Listen to me. You need to drink some water. You are dehydrated. The reason your stomach looks distended is because it probably is. Have you ever seen pictures of starving children? That is what happens the belly distends. Your body is probably holding onto to the last bit of water it has if you havent been eating or drinking. You should go see a doctor or go to the hospital. I am not a doctor but I think you need help. Please dont hurt yourself anymore.
2007-03-28 07:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You kidneys might be shutting down. You need to go to the doctor and get a diuretic to help get the fluid out. Also cut out all salt and sodium that you can, it helps retain the water.
And most importantly, see a psychiatrist for the Anorexia, Because you have an altered view of yourself, all of this might be in your mind.
Good Luck
2007-03-28 08:28:28 · answer #2 · answered by Kat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My God! You need to Hydrate Immediately!!!
Drink Water! Don;t go overboard at first...if you haven't been drinking, take it slow..but you MUST go to the doctor!
I was anorexic too...You are tearing your body up and you will probably have health problems now and in the future.
Please look up Karen Carpenter...she was a singer in the Seventies, and quite loved... she DIED of anorexia.
I have a serious weight problem now and constantly struggle because of what I did to my metabolism as a teenager...and I have cancer...
Please take care yourself. Fitting into a size 2 isn't worth it. Be happy with who you are and be healthy.
2007-03-28 07:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by TooOldForThis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to see a doctor because it could be heart or blood pressure especially if with anorexia.
2007-04-03 12:05:02 · answer #4 · answered by beeaboogranny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sparragus they say it is a diuretic ..just make sure you are drinking plenty of water and food try strawberries, celery, 1/2 a banana. do not just drink water alone! My favorite brand is Smart water it has electrolytes to help you balance things! And please do not starve yourself eat healthy !
2007-03-28 07:23:19 · answer #5 · answered by Born awesome! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋