Causes of water retention
January 15, 2009
A variety of reasons can result in edema. Irregularity in lifestyle, hormonal changes and drug-related problems can all lead to this serious medical condition. Taking in of excess salt often results in water retention. An increased level of sodium in the body is one of the most common reasons why people retain excess fluid.
Prolonged standing also makes the fluid to ‘pool’ in the tissues of the lower leg. Another reason is hot weather. If the temperature is extremely high, the body finds it difficult to remove fluid from its tissues. Fluid retention occurs when burn injuries occur. When human body responds to fluid retention skin gets swelled on certain parts.
Women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome have an increased risk of water retention. In them, hormonal imbalances play the villain. Abnormal fluctuations in blood sugar level also result in water retention. Certain modes of contraception such as birth control pills and other oral contraceptives that contain estrogen also lead to fluid retention in some women.
During pregnancy, the female body releases many hormones. Pregnant body usually retains a significant amount of sodium and water. Some of this excess fluid is used by placenta and fetus. Swelling in the face, hands, lower leg and feet are common during pregnancy period.
Water retention is common in women either during peri-menopause or post menopause periods. Hormone fluctuations and estrogen replacement therapy result in excessive fluid retention.
Deficiency of certain nutrients such as Vitamin B1 (thiamine) can also cause fluid retention. Decreased levels of protein (albumin) in the blood might also cause edema. Certain medications prescribed for high blood pressure and certain steroid treatments can also cause water retention. Increased use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs also sometimes results in water retention.
However, fluid retention might point to even more severe medical conditions. Swellings might indicate kidney or venal problems. That is why medical aid is said to be extremely important in the treatment of excessive fluid retention.
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