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WATER RETENTION (Oedema, Swelling, Anasarca, dropsy, Jalodhara, Svayathu, Vishabagam)

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Water Retention   “Stop being bloated” (Oedema, Swelling, Anasarca, dropsy, Jalodhara, Svayathu, Vishabagam) Water retention, medically termed as oedema is caused by an excess of water accumulation in the body, which does not drain through natural methods like urination and sweating. The pressure of the excess fluid is uncomfortable and fatiguing. Do you often indulge in that extra slice of cake or an extra helping of salted nuts? Indians consume 11g salt daily, which is double the safe limit. Studies have established that bread and biscuits- in fact just any processed food- may have more salts i.e. packet of wafers. So consuming them is one of the reasons for water retention. Fluid retention can occur in your legs, ankles, hands, face, or any part of the body. It's normally a temporary condition and often comes after overindulging in food and drinks. Although it's not serious, excess water weight can cause some people to feel sluggish, uncomfortable, and can hav