10 Causes of Water Retention

Water or fluid retention, medically known as edema, occurs when excess fluid builds up within the body’s tissues, circulatory system, or body cavities, often leading to swelling, bloating, puffiness, and discomfort.

This common condition can affect different areas of the body, particularly the hands, feet, ankles, legs, and stomach, and may be caused by factors such as diet, hormones, inactivity, dehydration, or certain medical conditions.

Here we have its top 10 causes:

  • Salt

    The main component of salt is sodium, which the body dilutes with water if too much of it is present. Salt makes you thirsty, and your body will hold on to this water.

  • Lack of Water

    If you are not drinking enough water, the body will hang on to all the water it can, because it assumes a drought is coming.

  • Food Intolerances

    Undigested particles of "bad foods" can get into your blood system and stimulate your immune cells to produce histamine which is a big cause of water retention.

  • Lack of Exercise

    Your muscle contractions help move the fluid around the body, therefore taking regular exercise can help minimise fluid retention.

  • Low Calorie Diets

    Following a low calorie diet can cause water retention as you may not have enough protein in your blood to draw excess water out of your tissues.

  • Lack of Fruit and Vegetables

    Certain fruits and vegetables contain special ingredients which help to prevent your blood vessels from leaking fluid into your tissue spaces.

  • Sunburn

    Severe sunburn that blisters can lead to water retention. This is due to the toxins the body secretes.

  • Wastes and Toxins

    Cellulite is a form of fat complexed with retained water and sometimes it holds so much water that it is swollen and painful to the touch.

  • Menopause

    Fluctuating hormone levels, hormonal imbalances, and a loss of progesterone can attribute to water retention in menopausal women.

  • Hormones and Medicines

    High levels of certain hormones can also make your body hold on to water.

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