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What is the most effective way to relieve water retention (face, hands, belly, feet & ankles)?
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FIND THE CAUSE: Giving you a diuretic is easy. The right thing to do is to find out what's triggering your fluid retention. Please see a doctor.
Answered 10/27/2015
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See doctor: You need to see a doctor for evaluation of why how have so much retained fluid and then treat the underlying problem.
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