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Why do my feet swell when i drink wine?
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Alcohol intake: Alcohol intake can cause water retention (and other things) if it's great wine you have to decide if it is worth it.
Answered 9/16/2016
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Dilation of blood ve: Alcohol, wine, is a mild vasodilator, which means it opens up blood vessels. Therefore blood can pool at the lowest part of your body, i.e. Ankles, and cause them to swell..
Answered 10/5/2016
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