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WATER RETENTIONWHAT DOES IT MEAN? WHAT'S CAUSING IT? WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Written by John Immel,
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Written by John Immel,
Are you prone to a problem with 'Water Retention'?
Water retention could imply poor circulation or low kidney function. Poor circulation may be due to thick, sweet Kapha blood, a heart condition, low metabolism, or other factors.
WHAT HAS ALREADY HELPED YOU HEAL WATER RETENTION?Improve the accuracy of your recommendations by letting us know what is working.DIET REMEDIES FOR 'WATER RETENTION'Beans-LegumesAdzuki Beans ,  How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Mung Bean How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. VegetablesAsparagus How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. GrainsBarley , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Buckwheat , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Sorghum Flour How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. SpicesBlack Pepper , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Cayenne Pepper , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Cilantro , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Coriander Seed , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Cumin , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Dill , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Ginger (Dried) , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Mustard Seed , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Nigella (black cumin) , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Parsley (Fresh) , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Scallions (Raw) How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. GreensCelery Stalk , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Chard , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Dandelion Leaves How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. RootsDaikon Radish , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Parsnip How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. FermentsTofu How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. HERBS & PRODUCTS FOR 'WATER RETENTION'WATER REGULATION TIPS DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine. HOW DOES AYURVEDA HEAL 'WATER RETENTION'?AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTSAccording to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Water Retention'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced. Symptoms Tell A Story The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. Are you prone to a problem with 'Water Retention'?
Heart & Circulation: Cardiac stimulant , CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.Cardiac Tonic , CARDIAC-TONICStrengthens and tones the heart. Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues.Vasodilator VASODILATORA vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.Kidney & Urinary: Diuretic DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.Skin Care & Beauty: Diaphoretic DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 2WATER RETENTION IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 2 - AFFECTING BLOOD & EMOTIONSAffecting Blood: Initially, imbalances are localized, often in the digestive tract. As an imbalance grows, it starts to affect your body systemically, via the blood. If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are starting to spread, have entered the bloodstream, and are now systemic. Pay particular attention to the biocharacteristics, tastes, and doshas out of balance systemically, so you know how to strengthen your body as a whole, and reduce physical stress on your organs. At this stage of imbalance you will begin to experience generalized discomfort, imbalanced emotions, and may develop sensitivities to temperature. It may take several weeks of strict adherence to a specific remedial diet to clear blood level imbalances. Blood cleansing herbs may reduce symptoms. A several day cleanse may shorten the recovery time. REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITSThe following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Water Retention'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Biocharacteristics of the 10,907 People Reporting Water RetentionOn average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Water Retention were more aggravated than 54% of other symptoms. From the 10,907 people who reported Water Retention in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTICAVG CLIENT LEVEL %%CASES (#)#IMBALANCE Salty Sign
 
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99.8%
43.1% (4,703)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Heavy Sign
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97.8%
39.9% (4,349)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Sweet Sign
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97.7%
38.9% (4,238)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Kapha Sign
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97.7%
45.9% (5,011)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Gooey Sign
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94.6%
29.3% (3,199)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
92.1%
35.4% (3,865)
9,587 have Oily constitution
51.2%
31.8% (3,467)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
28.4%
23.6% (2,570)
7,528 have Sour constitution
25.1%
33.3% (3,633)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
24.2%
22.3% (2,433)
7,949 have Hot constitution
21.5%
12.0% (1,311)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
20.9%
27.1% (2,958)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
15.4%
22.6% (2,464)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Astringent
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9.5%
18.5% (2,015)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
6.3%
13.6% (1,484)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
5.6%
14.0% (1,530)
9,391 have Light constitution
5.1%
23.2% (2,532)
11,554 have Vata constitution
Risk Factors of Water Retention
People who reported the symptoms below were also more likely to report Water Retention.
Overall, 28.50% of 27,271 surveyed in this research study reported Water Retention.
SYMPTOM (Cases)Cases With BothCoincidence %Increase from 28.50%1940
76.8%
+2.7 times
Puffy / swollen skin (3944)
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2540
64.4%
+2.3 times
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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1336
64.1%
+2.2 times
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (194)
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118
60.8%
+2.1 times
Puffy hands (5957)
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3591
60.3%
+2.1 times
Feet or Ankles Swelling (8846)
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5130
58%
+2.0 times
Puffy face (6516)
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3721
57.1%
+2.0 times
Uterine Congestion (227)
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123
54.2%
+1.9 times
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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836
52.2%
+1.8 times
117
52%
+1.8 times
Blood thick / Congested lymph (1069)
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553
51.7%
+1.8 times
Swollen joints (2624)
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1352
51.5%
+1.8 times
Cardiac Insufficiency (139)
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71
51.1%
+1.8 times
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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1437
51.1%
+1.8 times
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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1087
49.4%
+1.7 times
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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313
48.2%
+1.7 times
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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2852
48.1%
+1.7 times
Bulky muscles (2089)
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999
47.8%
+1.7 times
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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3478
47.8%
+1.7 times
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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220
47.6%
+1.7 times
214
47.5%
+1.7 times
Fatty deposits/lipoma (2372)
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1121
47.3%
+1.7 times
High Blood Sugar (1860)
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878
47.2%
+1.7 times
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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1303
47.1%
+1.7 times
Swollen lymph nodes (2365)
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1110
46.9%
+1.6 times
Joint pain after eating (712)
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332
46.6%
+1.6 times
Liver Degeneration (200)
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93
46.5%
+1.6 times
Liver Sore (883)
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411
46.5%
+1.6 times
Liposuction (652)
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303
46.5%
+1.6 times
Swollen lymph nodes - hips (899)
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417
46.4%
+1.6 times
Low metabolism (11201)
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5182
46.3%
+1.6 times
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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3019
46%
+1.6 times
Painful rash (516)
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237
45.9%
+1.6 times
Chronic Kidney Disease (242)
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110
45.5%
+1.6 times
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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1894
45.1%
+1.6 times
Fatty Liver (2700)
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1217
45.1%
+1.6 times
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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4206
44.9%
+1.6 times
Ashamed of weight (11921)
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5337
44.8%
+1.6 times
Self-loathing (6841)
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3063
44.8%
+1.6 times
Buy food for others then eat it (2759)
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1237
44.8%
+1.6 times
General Inflammation (8849)
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3955
44.7%
+1.6 times
Sleep Apnea (2359)
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1053
44.6%
+1.6 times
Enlarged Spleen (328)
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146
44.5%
+1.6 times
Multiple weight loss programs (10770)
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4787
44.4%
+1.6 times
347
44.3%
+1.6 times
Swollen lymph nodes - arm pits (2014)
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892
44.3%
+1.6 times
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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2243
44.3%
+1.6 times
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)
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1201
44.2%
+1.6 times
Muscles heavy / tired (6435)
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2840
44.1%
+1.5 times
268
44%
+1.5 times
Fever (current) (294)
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129
43.9%
+1.5 times
Lumps on Surface of Belly (713)
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312
43.8%
+1.5 times
Eating without realizing it (4049)
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1765
43.6%
+1.5 times
Abdominal swelling during menses (8840)
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3848
43.5%
+1.5 times
Hot / Burning Feet (3220)
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1401
43.5%
+1.5 times
Bones brittle / break easily (575)
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250
43.5%
+1.5 times
Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)
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4037
43.5%
+1.5 times
504
43.4%
+1.5 times
Ankle pain (4184)
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1815
43.4%
+1.5 times
Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)
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3590
43.4%
+1.5 times
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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1351
43.4%
+1.5 times
Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)
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4103
43.2%
+1.5 times
Chronic Infection (1413)
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609
43.1%
+1.5 times
Poor discernment of temperature (1393)
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600
43.1%
+1.5 times
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) (1259)
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542
43.1%
+1.5 times
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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1984
43%
+1.5 times
Nerve Damage (293)
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126
43%
+1.5 times
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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2310
43%
+1.5 times
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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350
42.9%
+1.5 times
Fat on back (9429)
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4039
42.8%
+1.5 times
Gall Bladder Inflammation (1070)
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457
42.7%
+1.5 times
Brown sclera (white part of eyes) (176)
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75
42.6%
+1.5 times
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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441
42.5%
+1.5 times
Fat back of arms (12643)
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5360
42.4%
+1.5 times
Foods, drinks, or supplements to lose weight (13052)
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5528
42.4%
+1.5 times
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)
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5118
42.4%
+1.5 times
Atherosclerosis (189)
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80
42.3%
+1.5 times
Pressure in eye (2299)
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969
42.1%
+1.5 times
Gray sclera (white part of eye) (231)
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97
42%
+1.5 times
Kidney Infection (1649)
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692
42%
+1.5 times
Sticky saliva (2391)
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1005
42%
+1.5 times
Thick skin (2260)
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949
42%
+1.5 times
1356
42%
+1.5 times
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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1636
42%
+1.5 times
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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1660
41.9%
+1.5 times
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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436
41.9%
+1.5 times
1038
41.7%
+1.5 times
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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1582
41.7%
+1.5 times
219
41.6%
+1.5 times
87
41.6%
+1.5 times
Secretive eating (8337)
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3471
41.6%
+1.5 times
Purging Food (2856)
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1187
41.6%
+1.5 times
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (4107)
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1706
41.5%
+1.5 times
Urinary incontinence (3117)
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1294
41.5%
+1.5 times
Fibromyalgia (3094)
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1282
41.4%
+1.5 times
High Blood Pressure (5699)
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2353
41.3%
+1.4 times
Preoccupied with food (5772)
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2383
41.3%
+1.4 times
Tarry black stools (1494)
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614
41.1%
+1.4 times
Can't stop eating once I start (4901)
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2014
41.1%
+1.4 times
Shortness of Breath (6434)
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2636
41%
+1.4 times
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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1504
41%
+1.4 times
Complications of Those Reporting Water Retention
In this research study, people who report Water Retention were likely to report the following:
REPORTSCASES WITH BOTHINCREASE%NORMALLY Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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542
+2.9 times
5%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
1940
+2.6 times
18%
6.96% (2,527 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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5799
+2.3 times
53%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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2540
+2.3 times
23%
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Puffy hands
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3591
+2.1 times
33%
15.87% (5,957 cases)
Feet or Ankles Swelling
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5130
+2.1 times
47%
22.82% (8,846 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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4823
+2.0 times
44%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Puffy face
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3721
+2.0 times
34%
17.32% (6,516 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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185
+1.9 times
2%
1.04% (472 cases)
Diuretics to lose weight
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1336
+1.9 times
12%
6.42% (2,085 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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5515
+1.8 times
51%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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849
+1.8 times
8%
4.43% (2,175 cases)
164
+1.8 times
2%
1.11% (429 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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4532
+1.7 times
42%
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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836
+1.7 times
8%
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Insulin Resistance
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1087
+1.7 times
10%
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Liver Sore
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411
+1.7 times
4%
2.35% (883 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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3213
+1.7 times
29%
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Blood thick / Congested lymph
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553
+1.7 times
5%
3% (1,069 cases)
Gain weight easily
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7934
+1.7 times
73%
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Fatty Liver
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1217
+1.6 times
11%
6.76% (2,700 cases)
504
+1.6 times
5%
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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1941
+1.6 times
18%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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472
+1.6 times
4%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
176
+1.6 times
2%
1.25% (452 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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177
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (484 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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171
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (437 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset)
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637
+1.6 times
6%
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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600
+1.6 times
6%
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Swollen joints
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1352
+1.6 times
12%
7.66% (2,624 cases)
Avoid social events due to appearance
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3478
+1.6 times
32%
20.48% (7,275 cases)
Fatty deposits/lipoma
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1121
+1.6 times
10%
6.41% (2,372 cases)
Purging Food
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1187
+1.6 times
11%
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Lumps on Surface of Belly
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312
+1.6 times
3%
1.93% (713 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes
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1110
+1.6 times
10%
6.44% (2,365 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - hips
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417
+1.6 times
4%
2.58% (899 cases)
Pancreatitis
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193
+1.5 times
2%
1.3% (498 cases)
Liposuction
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303
+1.5 times
3%
1.95% (652 cases)
Immobilized Due to Injury
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1310
+1.5 times
12%
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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302
+1.5 times
3%
1.96% (739 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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1282
+1.5 times
12%
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Chronic Infection
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609
+1.5 times
6%
3.94% (1,413 cases)
520
+1.5 times
5%
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Wide, Heavy Hips
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4364
+1.5 times
40%
26.4% (20,459 cases)
Laxatives to lose weight
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1437
+1.5 times
13%
8.63% (2,812 cases)
Stocky, round, broad or large
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4169
+1.5 times
38%
25.26% (19,065 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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1636
+1.5 times
15%
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Tarry black stools
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614
+1.5 times
6%
4.02% (1,494 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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313
+1.5 times
3%
2.02% (650 cases)
Diet pills, gums
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2852
+1.5 times
26%
17.56% (5,926 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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288
+1.5 times
3%
2.03% (817 cases)
Pressure in eye
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969
+1.5 times
9%
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Feel judged for my weight
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4206
+1.5 times
39%
26.44% (9,359 cases)
Bulky muscles
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999
+1.5 times
9%
6.11% (2,089 cases)
Hot / Burning Feet
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1401
+1.5 times
13%
8.83% (3,220 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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1706
+1.5 times
16%
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Sour sweat
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945
+1.5 times
9%
6.13% (2,316 cases)
High Triglycerides
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1384
+1.5 times
13%
8.88% (3,447 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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871
+1.5 times
8%
5.47% (2,548 cases)
3975
+1.5 times
36%
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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529
+1.5 times
5%
3.44% (1,293 cases)
General Inflammation
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3955
+1.5 times
36%
24.77% (8,849 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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2636
+1.5 times
24%
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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193
+1.4 times
2%
1.38% (518 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - arm pits
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892
+1.4 times
8%
5.54% (2,014 cases)
Chewing and spitting food
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531
+1.4 times
5%
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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201
+1.4 times
2%
1.39% (535 cases)
Sleep Apnea
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1053
+1.4 times
10%
6.97% (2,359 cases)
214
+1.4 times
2%
1.4% (451 cases)
Muscles heavy / tired
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2840
+1.4 times
26%
18.2% (6,435 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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332
+1.4 times
3%
2.1% (712 cases)
Use laxatives frequently
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935
+1.4 times
9%
6.3% (2,294 cases)
Thick skin
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949
+1.4 times
9%
6.32% (2,260 cases)
Bulimia, past or current
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1306
+1.4 times
12%
8.43% (3,506 cases)
High Blood Sugar
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878
+1.4 times
8%
5.62% (1,860 cases)
Eat when abdomen painful
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1303
+1.4 times
12%
8.44% (2,767 cases)
High Blood Pressure
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2353
+1.4 times
22%
15.48% (5,699 cases)
430
+1.4 times
4%
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
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775
+1.4 times
7%
4.95% (1,914 cases)
Binging more than 1x monthly
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2243
+1.4 times
21%
14.86% (5,063 cases)
Sticky saliva
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1005
+1.4 times
9%
6.38% (2,391 cases)
Panic about size, shape or weight
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3019
+1.4 times
28%
19.92% (6,563 cases)
Gall Bladder Removed
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1182
+1.4 times
11%
7.83% (3,116 cases)
Ashamed of weight
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5337
+1.4 times
49%
34.92% (11,921 cases)
Stinging Eyes
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1151
+1.4 times
11%
7.84% (2,850 cases)
Ankle pain
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1815
+1.4 times
17%
12.12% (4,184 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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441
+1.4 times
4%
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Feel overweight
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8824
+1.4 times
81%
57.96% (25,362 cases)
Tension in eyes
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1283
+1.4 times
12%
8.6% (3,219 cases)
Ulcerative Colitis
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170
+1.4 times
2%
1.44% (568 cases)
185
+1.4 times
2%
1.44% (482 cases)
Pale menstrual blood
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188
+1.4 times
2%
1.44% (461 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - neck
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2084
+1.4 times
19%
13.69% (5,244 cases)
Pins and Needles Hands and Feet
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3442
+1.4 times
32%
23.07% (8,533 cases)
Pain with sense of fullness
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1824
+1.4 times
17%
12.26% (4,736 cases)
628
+1.4 times
6%
4.34% (1,593 cases)
Clammy Skin
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1037
+1.4 times
10%
7.24% (2,812 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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542
+1.4 times
5%
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Detergent allergy
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1260
+1.4 times
12%
8.69% (3,204 cases)
Gall Bladder Inflammation
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457
+1.4 times
4%
2.9% (1,070 cases)
Difficulty finding clothes that fit
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4103
+1.4 times
38%
27.6% (9,502 cases)
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