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My friend has delivered baby 5 mnths ago.she is breastfeeding and has not cycle since delivery.she has pain and severe water retention.why?what to do?

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Dr. James Lin answered

See gyn-doc and ...: For the described scenario, you should see PCP or gyn-doc & nephrologist as soon as possible. Online inquiry would not suffice to help your current urgent concern. Don't wait!

Answered 8/20/2014

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