Water retention is the buildup of excess fluid in the tissues. Water retention is typically first noticed by swelling of the extremities, and is a big factor in looking your best. Women tend to suffer much more from this problem than men, probably due to their much higher estrogen levels.

Factors such as food allergies, lack of essential fatty acids, and hormonal imbalances can play a role in how much water is held under the skin. Water-rich food such as fruit and vegetables as well as high intakes of seeds and oils can help keep this problem in check. Supplements such as borage oil, vitamin B6, biotin, zinc, dandelion root and evening primrose oil can also help.

Since water retention can be caused by medication, heart damage, liver damage, kidney failure, and lymphedema, it is advisable to consult with your doctor.

Answered by Mohd Saqib , an ibibo Master, at 2:09 AM on September 27, 2008

well RINKU, When kidney function is improved and toxins are expelled from the body by using proper nutrients in the most natural way... the problem of water retention will usually clear up as the strengthened body heals itself.
Water retention is a condition where your body tissues retain water, giving a bloated, puffy look and feel. You also look like you are overweight, even though you may not be. It is not due to drinking too much water, but rather to how your body handles the water you consume. The most common reason for weight gain caused by water retention is food allergy. We already know that food allergies are the body’s immune system response to an ‘invader’. To deal with this, the body produces a substance called histamine (the same one that makes you sneeze if it gets in your nose) that causes the walls of the capillaries to become more permeable. This allows the immune system’s army of white blood cells to move into the battlefield, to destroy the offending substance. But this also allows more fluid to pass into the tissues. If this happens several times a day because of the foods you are eating, your tissues become waterlogged, below this article we will be giving you tips on kitchen remedies for water retention.
Symptoms of retaining water are:

* A puffy face, especially around the eyes
* Abdomen waterlogged and bloated when you press it
* Puffy arms
* Ankles and fingers that swell up
* Dry skin or dandruff
* Sudden weight fluctuations
* Proneness to allergies
* Breast tenderness

The solution to water retention is not to drink less water (drinking lots of water does not lead to weight gain on its own!), but to eliminate those foods to which you are allergic. The fact that our bodies are over 80% water gives a clue as to how important water is for us. Water helps to eliminate toxins released from fatty tissue as you burn it up. It helps to dilute the bloodstream to prevent an over-concentration of sugar or protein. Most people notice great improvements in their health and weight control, just by drinking more water.

Answered by Satya ~ , an ibibo Master, at 12:05 AM on September 25, 2008

DEFINATION : Fluid regularly leaks into body tissues from the blood. The lymphatic system is a network of tubes throughout the body that drains this fluid (called lymph) from tissues and empties it back into the bloodstream. When fluid is not removed by the lymph system, it is retained in the body tissues where it causes swelling (oedema). Typically, such leakage by itself is insufficient to cause noticeable swelling. But if the brain senses that fluid is being lost, it instructs the kidneys to retain sodium and water, leading to an increase in the volume of fluid in the bloodstream, which, in turn, causes additional leakage of fluid from the capillaries. Oedema tends to become noticeable at this point.
CAUSES:There are many common causes of fluid retention, which include:
- Gravity - standing up for long periods of time allows fluid to ‘pool’ in the tissues of the lower leg.
- Lifestyle – diet (excess sodium in the diet, insufficient protein or vitamin B1 deficiency) and lack of exercise.
- Hot weather - the body tends to be less efficient at removing fluid from tissues during the summer months.
- Burns - including sunburn. The skin retains fluid and swells in response to burn injuries.
- Menstrual cycle - some women experience oedema in the two weeks prior to menstruation, believed to be caused by the impact of hormones on fluid balance.
- Pregnancy - hormones encourage the body to hold onto excess fluid.
- The Pill - oral contraceptives that include oestrogen can trigger fluid retention.
- Medications - certain drugs, including high blood pressure medication (antihypertensives), corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are known to cause fluid retention.
- Medical conditions - Fluid retention may be a symptom of serious underlying conditions, including: kidney disease, heart failure, chronic lung disease, liver disease, thyroid disease, arthritis etc.

REMEDIES:• A low salt diet. Besides avoiding obviously salty fries, pizza, salted nuts and other convenience foods, cut down on foods containing hidden salt. These include some processed foods, salad dressings, cereals and canned soups. Become a label reader. Moreover, don't add salt during the cooking process and stop salting your meals at the table.
• Diuretics (water pills)
• Treatment for the underlying medical condition: for example hormone replacement (thyroxine) in the case of hypothyroidism.
• Lifestyle changes in response to the underlying medical condition: for example avoidance of alcohol, if liver disease is the cause.
• Changes to medication or dosage, if drugs are the cause.
• Dietary adjustments, if malnutrition is the cause.
• Drink plenty of water. It may sound contradictory but a well-hydrated body is less likely to retain fluid.
• Cut back on dehydrating drinks such as tea, coffee and alcohol.
• Cranberry juice has a mild diuretic action.
• Lie down with your legs higher than your head when possible.
SOURCE SITE :http://doctor.ndtv.com/FAQ/de tailfaq.asp?id=11144

Answered by Sanya Tahir , an ibibo Master, at 9:51 PM on September 18, 2008

AS many have already stated, it is a condition called edema.Water gets clogged in the body.The swellings are caused by fatty acids,insoluble fats. Eating water rich food like melons and pumplins can help cure this ailment.DRinking a lot of water ensures healthy metabolism and all kind s of unhealthy water retention will eb flushed out by water itself.Ignoring this problem can lead to the malfunction of heart, liver and kidney. In siddha medication it is called " neeru vaikkuthatl" (I think).They have plenty of easy solutions for edema conditions.

Answered by Vida Writer , an ibibo Master, at 7:46 PM on September 15, 2008

AS many have already stated, it is a condition called edema.Water gets clogged in the body.The swellings are caused by fatty acids,insoluble fats. Eating water rich food like melons and pumplins can help cure this ailment.DRinking a lot of water ensures healthy metabolism and all kind s of unhealthy water retention will eb flushed out by water itself.Ignoring this problem can lead to the malfunction of heart, liver and kidney. In siddha medication it is called " neeru vaikkuthatl" (I think).They have plenty of easy solutions for edema conditions.

Answered by Vida Writer , an ibibo Master, at 7:46 PM on September 15, 2008

Water retention is the buildup of excess fluid in the tissues. Water retention is typically first noticed by swelling of the extremities, and is a big factor in looking your best. Women tend to suffer much more from this problem than men, probably due to their much higher estrogen levels.

Factors such as food allergies, lack of essential fatty acids, and hormonal imbalances can play a role in how much water is held under the skin. Water-rich food such as fruit and vegetables as well as high intakes of seeds and oils can help keep this problem in check. Supplements such as borage oil, vitamin B6, biotin, zinc, dandelion root and evening primrose oil can also help.

Since water retention can be caused by medication, heart damage, liver damage, kidney failure, and lymphedema, it is advisable to consult with your doctor.

Answered by Yogeshwar , an ibibo Specialist, at 4:00 PM on September 15, 2008

Well Rinku,
Water Retention - Follow these top 5 tips For overcoming oedema

1. Drink plenty of water up to 2 litres a day. Although many people think that if theyre retaining fluid in their bodies then a sensible solution is to drink less, this isnt the case. Drinking water does not make you retain fluid but it does promote proper kidney functioning, which is vital for controlling your bodys water balance.
2. However, avoid tea, coffee and alcohol, which have a dehydrating effect and can cause fluid retention.
3. Put your feet up at regular intervals throughout the day and rotate your ankles frequently to prevent fluid build-up in your legs. Wearing support stockings can also help.
4. Limit your salt intake and eat more potassium-rich foods, such as seaweed, spinach, dried apricots, butter beans, soya beans and Brazil nuts. A controlled trial found that a low-salt diet (less than 2,100 mg sodium per day) resulted in reduced water retention after two months in a group of women with unexplained oedema (Acta Med Port 1991;4:23641).
5. Add fresh parsley to your meals... its a natural diuretic that helps cleanse your blood and stimulates the movement of toxins through your kidneys. In fact most salad vegetables exert a gentle diuretic action, celery in particular.

Answered by Priyanka C , an ibibo Master, at 11:51 PM on September 14, 2008

Water retention can refer to:
Edema or peripheral edema
Premenstrual water retention
A water retention curve for soil water potential,

causes may be:-
water retention can be caused by medication, heart damage, liver damage, kidney failure, and lymph edema, it is advisable to consult with your doctor.

And possible remedies may be:-
Water-rich food such as fruit and vegetables as well as high intakes of seeds and oils can help keep this problem in check. Supplements such as borage oil, vitamin B6, biotin, zinc, dandelion root and evening primrose oil can also help.

Answered by pankaj , an ibibo Advisor, at 6:09 PM on September 14, 2008

well,Water retention is not a known side effect of tamoxifen, but sometimes when women are perimenopausal, in the years just preceding menopause, they may have fluctuations in their salt and water retention which may be related to their ovarian function. Sometimes it may be helpful to use a mild diuretic to help if you are uncomfortable. You should discuss this with your docto

Answered by Debashis , an ibibo Master, at 10:28 AM on September 14, 2008

Water retention is the buildup of excess fluid in the tissues. Water retention is typically first noticed by swelling of the extremities, and is a big factor in looking your best. Women tend to suffer much more from this problem than men, probably due to their much higher estrogen levels.

Factors such as food allergies, lack of essential fatty acids, and hormonal imbalances can play a role in how much water is held under the skin. Water-rich food such as fruit and vegetables as well as high intakes of seeds and oils can help keep this problem in check. Supplements such as borage oil, vitamin B6, biotin, zinc, dandelion root and evening primrose oil can also help.

Since water retention can be caused by medication, heart damage, liver damage, kidney failure, and lymphedema, it is advisable to consult with your doctor.

And for more information visit the source site:
http://health.learningi nfo.org/water-retention.htm

Answered by Dinesh , an ibibo Master, at 7:27 AM on September 14, 2008