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What blood and urine tests can i do to determine if i am experiencing water retention?

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Weight: Measuring weight with an accurate scale, on a regular basis is an easier way to detect water retention than blood or urine tests. In fact blood and urine tests may remain normal in many types of water retention.

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Answered 9/29/2012

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