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Any ideas of why im retaining water lately? i don't eat much so its not salt, i don't have kidney or heart problems, its not meds cause i tried going of

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Fluid retention: Causes: congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis of the liver, certain drugs, obesity, venous insufficiency, lymphatic insufficiency ( lymphedema, ) thyroid deficiency, certain malignancies, cushinging's disease. Take your pick. You need testing to determine your cause.

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Answered 1/31/2014

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