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  2. Edema - Wikipedia

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    Swollen legs, feet and ankles are common in late pregnancy. The problem is partly caused by the weight of the uterus on the major veins of the pelvis. It usually clears up after delivery of the baby, and is mostly not a cause for concern, [16] though it should always be reported to a doctor.

  3. Dealing with water weight? Why it's happening and 7 ways to ...

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    Symptoms of water retention include: Swelling in legs, arms, feet or hands. Distended abdomen. Puffy, dough-like skin. Discomfort in affected areas. Weight fluctuations. Feeling of tightness or ...

  4. 12 Common Causes of Sudden Weight Gain - AOL

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    Sudden weight gain can be an early symptom of heart failure, according to the American Heart Association. Weight gain of more than two or three pounds within a 24 hour period may be a sign your ...

  5. Myxedema - Wikipedia

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    This protein-mucopolysaccharide complex binds water, producing non-pitting boggy edema, in particular around eyes, hands, feet and in the supraclavicular fossae. Myxoedema is responsible for the thickening of the tongue and the laryngeal and pharyngeal mucous membranes, which results in thick slurred speech and hoarseness, both of which are ...

  6. Nephrotic syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The epidemiological data also reveals information regarding the most common way that symptoms develop in people with nephrotic syndrome: [62] spontaneous remission occurs in up to 20% or 30% of cases during the first year of the illness. However, this improvement is not definitive as some 50% to 60% of people with Nephrotic syndrome die and/or ...

  7. The Surprising Reason You Keep Gaining Weight Around ... - AOL

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    It can be tough to know if hormones are behind your sudden weight gain. If you notice more fat accumulating around your waist and lower abdomen, it could be a sign of hormone changes (but remember ...

  8. Dercum's disease - Wikipedia

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    Dercum's disease is a rare condition characterized by multiple painful fatty tumors, called lipomas, that can grow anywhere in subcutaneous fat across the body. [1] Sometimes referred as adiposis dolorosa in medical literature, Dercum’s disease is more of a syndrome than a disease (because it has several clinically recognizable features, signs, and symptoms that are characteristic of it and ...

  9. Winter Weight Gain: Why It Happens (& 6 Tips to Avoid It) - AOL

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    1. Eat Nutritious Foods. Your eating habits might be a little different during the winter, and in general, healthy eating can be harder. To avoid weight gain, aim for a balanced diet of nutritious ...