What Are the Treatments for Water Retention in the Body?
Water retention often shows up in the ankles. feet image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.com The leaking of fluid from capillaries into surrounding tissues causes water retention, or edema, in the body. According to the Mayo Clinic, common reasons for water retention include lack of movement (sitting at the computer all day), ingesting too much salt, pregnancy or being premenstrual. Certain drugs cause water retention, as do serious health conditions such as kidney disease, cirrhosis of the liver, congestive heart failure and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Once these serious conditions have been ruled out, there are both doctor recommended and self-care treatments to alleviate the condition. Limit Salt Intake Too much salt causes water retention. Salt Shaker by Window image by kellykramer from Fotolia.com Excessive use of salt can cause or exacerbate water retention, hypertension, the formation of kidney stones and other medical conditions. The Mayo Clinic suggests ingesting no more t
