Ans: A number of factors can cause water retention, including:
- Standing or sitting for too long
- Menstrual changes
- Fluctuating hormones
- Eating too much sodium
- Medications
- A weak heart
- Flying in an airplane
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Some simple dietary changes may help reduce water retention.
For starters, you can try eating less salt by, for example, cutting back on processed foods.
You can also consume foods that are rich in magnesium, potassium and vitamin B6.
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