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

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   These include parts of the body affected by gravity, such as the extremities, but edema can occur in any area. Symptoms of water retention include: Swelling in legs, arms, feet or hands. Distended ...

3. Edema - Wikipedia

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   Edema (American English), also spelled oedema (British English), and also known as fluid retention, dropsy and hydropsy, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue, [1] a type of swelling. [4] Most commonly, the legs or arms are affected. [1] Symptoms may include skin that feels tight, the area feeling heavy, and joint stiffness. [1]

4. Peripheral edema - Wikipedia

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   Peripheral edema. Other names. Peripheral oedema, [1][2] dependent edema. Leg edema. Peripheral edema is edema (accumulation of fluid causing swelling) in tissues perfused by the peripheral vascular system, usually in the lower limbs. In the most dependent parts of the body (those hanging distally), it may be called dependent edema.

5. Feeling Swollen? How To Alleviate Water Retention In A Safe Way

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   To reduce water retention, cut out alcohol for a while or make sure to alternate alcohol with a glass of water. Remember: The recommended intake for women is no more than one drink per day. 6.

6. Chronic venous insufficiency - Wikipedia

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   Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a medical condition in which blood pools in the veins, straining the walls of the vein. [1] The most common cause of CVI is superficial venous reflux which is a treatable condition. [2] As functional venous valves are required to provide for efficient blood return from the lower extremities, this condition ...

7. Lymphedema - Wikipedia

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   Lymphedema. Lymphedema, also known as lymphoedema and lymphatic edema, is a condition of localized swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. [2] The lymphatic system functions as a critical portion of the body's immune system and returns interstitial fluid to the bloodstream.