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Why would my body swell with fluid when i miss a meal.

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Swells w/ missed mea: Bloating or swelling? Swelling /edema ( feet) related to salt intake or fluid intake, associated w/ heart/kidney vein issues. Salty snacks/ or lots of water instead of eating may cause edema , if underlying heart/ kidney/ vein issues Bloating is related to stomach/intestine issues and may be due to irritable bowel, gastritis /H pylori, gallbladder/ acid . F/u/ w/ doc

Answered 11/2/2016

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