Water retention can bring big disappointment when you stand on the weighing scale and keep fingers crossed, expecting the numbers to tip in your favour. But even with cutting out lots of calories, giving up all your favorite food, and exercising every single day, when the scale refuses to budge, it would be prudent to consider water retention as the cause. Water retention occurs when excess fluid builds up inside the body. This is also known as water retention or edema, even bloating. Water retention occurs in the circulatory system or within cavities and tissues. Most common symptoms include swelling of hands, feet, ankles, and legs. There are various reasons why it occurs, and most of the times, it’s nothing serious. Some women experience water retention during pregnancy or before their monthly periods (as part of PMS). Water retention is most common in people who are physically inactive and lead a sedentary lifestyle, or those who spend sitting through for long hours in the office. However, in some people water retention can be a symptom of a severe medical condition like kidney disease or heart failure. If you experience sudden or severe water retention, seek medical help immediately. But if the swelling is mild and there is no underlying health condition, you may be able to reduce water retention with a few simple tips! In this post, we have listed out 14 effective and natural ways to reduce water retention.
Most Common Signs of Water Retention:
1. Bloating.

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