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Could my water retention for last two years be due to an undetected small cell lung cancer. sodium has also been low over this time. thank you.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

YEs: However there are multiple reasons for low sodium and water retention. Although you are correct that would be one.

Answered 1/20/2017

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