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

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   Water weight, also known as water retention, is a buildup of excess water or fluid in the body's tissues, which can occur for a variety of reasons, Dr. Felice Schnoll-Sussman, gastroenterologist ...

3. Edema - Wikipedia

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   The lymphatic system slowly removes excess fluid and proteins from the veins in the lower legs towards the upper body; however, as it is not as efficient as an unimpaired circulatory system, swelling (edema) is visible, particularly in the ankles and lower leg. The chronic increased fluid in the lymphatic system and capillary hyperpermeability ...

4. Peripheral edema - Wikipedia

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   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. Lymphedema - Wikipedia

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   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.

6. Transfusion-associated circulatory overload - Wikipedia

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   In the lungs, the extra fluid accumulates into the air sacs within the lung, causing difficulties in oxygen getting into the blood. This results in low blood oxygen levels and shortness of breath. In the arms and legs, the fluid accumulates in the tissues, causing swelling. This is most prominent in the legs due to the effects of gravity.

7. ‘I thought I was curvy but 6.5 litres of fluid in my legs was ...

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   Alisa Vandercruyssen, 28, started to get bigger legs, arms and abdomen from aged 17 - despite living an active lifestyle ‘I thought I was curvy but 6.5 litres of fluid in my legs was actually ...