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20 year old male, i've been waking up with fluid retention/swelling in my extremities. normal cbc, cmp. what could cause this? slight short of breath!

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Dr. Mohammad Shahzad answered

Fluid retention : Many causes for fluid retention . Excessive fluid intake , kidney disease, heart disease, malnutrition with low proteins, sleep apnea. Please get yourself evaluated soon.

Answered 5/8/2016

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A member asked:

20 year old male, i've been waking up with fluid retention/swelling in my extremities. normal cbc, cmp. what could cause this? slight short of breath!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mohammad Shahzad answered

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