Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How can i tell if i'm retaining water?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Water Retention: Retaining water is often really retaining sodium. Classic sign is edema or lower extremity swelling and or weight gain.
Answered 3/15/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Retaining water: The most accurate way to check is just to measure you weight daily. If you have a good baseline weight, then any significant fluctuation (ie. More than 1/2 pound a day) is water accumulation.
Answered 3/15/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I drink around 2 to 4 liters of water a day, will this cause me to retain water and gain weight? I ask because i was told it does... Thank you
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is water a natural diuretic? I'm on a new med that makes me retain water and i want something to drink natural.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can the medication benicar (olmesartan) cause you to retain water ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
