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How to know if i am bloated or i am having water retention?
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Bloating: Bloating is usually a sign of air your stomach. Water retention can be one of the causes of bloating secondary to decreasing bowel peristalsis. Water retention is usually associated with puffiness in your skin too. Especially edema in your ankles.
Answered 12/9/2019
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