A member asked:

I have water retention in my lower extremities and arms + face... i recently had a baby and is 4 mths.i have had kidney problems too?need advice please

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Get Seen!: When you have edema (swelling) everywhere it is often termed anasarca. It can be caused by kidney failure. Some women after pregnancy will have a deterioration in kidney function. Also, heart failure can cause fluid retention and can occur after pregnancy. I would stop eating any salt since this will increase the volume in the blood space and worsen swelling and avoid nsaids. Get checked out.

Answered 4/14/2013

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