What happens when your body retains too much fluid?
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Water retention:
Water retention causes edema and swelling of ankles, hands, feet, and legs.
The reason for water retention is the accumulation of fluids in the body.
This is also known as fluid retention.
It mainly takes place in the cavities and tissues or in the circulatory system.
In the limbs, feet, and hands, it causes swelling, weight gain, stiffness in joints, changes in skin color, pitting edema (areas of skin that remain indented when pushed in with a finger), aches, and tenderness in the limbs, and shiny or puffy skin.
Water retention can also affect the following areas: Brain
Water retention in the brain can cause symptoms such as vomiting, blurred vision, headaches, and difficulty with balance.
It can be life-threatening.
Lung
Excess fluid in the lungs, or pulmonary edema, can indicate a serious problem with the heart or respiratory system.
Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, and weakness, as this can affect the lungs' ability to deliver oxygen to the body.