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Swelling…Possible Fluid Retention?

When I work out or do any extrenuating activities, I swell up like a balloon (ankles, fingers [can't wear rings], etc). What causes this, possibly fluid retention? What can I do to avoid this? Chosen Answer: Hello Natalie: This is something that alot of athletes or people who exercise have problems with. A lot of [...]


I TAKE LASIX 40MG THEY DONT WORK WITH ME.PLEASE TELL WHAT TO DRINK A JUICE OR WHAT?

Chosen Answer: Best plan is to go back to the doctor and explain it doesn’t work. He/she may wish to try a different one and there are many to try. Don’t increase the dose without medical supervision as there is a danger that you will excrete too much potassium and cause severe heart problems. Keep [...]


Which gland is responsible for fluids retention that’s causing permanent swelling and weight gain ?

WHAT CAUSES (permanent)fluid retention That ‘s causing weight gain especially in the abdomen?Which gland malfunction is causing that? Chosen Answer: Dysfunction or failure of several organs can cause swelling including heart failure, liver failure and kidney failure. Abdominal swelling is more likely to be cause by liver failure and this is called ascites. by: N [...]


I have a skinny body and fat face? Is it fluid retention?

My face never used to be fat and i used to be VERY skinny because i used to do so many sports, but i stopped and gained a bit of weight, my body not so much i am size 8/10 but my face is so fat, i hate it and can’t seem to get rid [...]


Need weight loss ideas for bloating and fluid retention.?

What kind of teas help in weight loss? What herbal ideas? Any easy detox like diets? Chosen Answer: Bloating is just and excess retention of water. This excess retention is caused by eating too much salt. So just cut back on your salt intake, most people eat too much salt anyway. Maybe try drinking some [...]


fluid retention?

if u have fluid retention at ur stomach can it cause some fluid to go to other parts example lower back or knee cap cause both my lower back and knee cap are swollen from the past 2days and are really sore also what u think? Chosen Answer: It wouldnt normally do that, but i [...]


What exacatly is fluid retention in the testicle and how is it removed or cured?

I have been told by the consultant that the reason my left testicle is enlarged is caused by fluid retention but he did not elaborate on how to remove it or how it is caused Chosen Answer: Most likely your doctor thinks it is a hydrocele. Which is a collection of fluid in the membrane [...]


why, when you are dieting does stomach bloating and fluid retention occur?

I walk,I am able to complete a whole day without needing to rest. I don’t get breathless.I go dancing(rock and roll), I live on a property with lots to do, and I watch what I eat and I’m still putting on weight (getting fatter;not muscles). There seems to be a lot of fluid retention-I think [...]


What’s a quick way to get rid of fluid retention when your fingers/stomach/face and feet feel swollen?

It’s night time right now and I want to wake up without fluid retention tomorrow. Will it go away on it’s own? Chosen Answer: Restrict your salt intake because salt is causing swellings and odemas of the cells inside of our body.also make a check up on your heart and blood pressure bec sometimes body [...]


What are some of the possible side-effects that can occur when a persons prescription of Lasix is doubled?

Also, being an extremely strong diuretic, will a person with one kidney be more likely to have adverse side effects to this? This is not for myself I’m asking, I’m not on Lasix, but I do know because someone I love is. Chosen Answer: If the Lasix was doubled, it was probably apparent to the [...]


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