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Am i really 136 pounds? i got on the digital scale last night i was 136lbs five mins. later 137.8 lbs,now today 138.6 pounds, whats going on here!!!

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Water: Day-to-day weight fluctuation is due to the amount of water retained in the body. I suspect you had a salty meal.

Answered 5/17/2015

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