WATER RETENTION

WATER RETENTION

OUR BODY HAS CONSISTED OF 70-80 % OF WATER. WHEN IT REDUCED UPTO 50-40% THEN BRAIN STARTS TO CONSUME WATER IN OUR BODY THESE CONDITION IS CALLED WATER RETETION.

Up to 70% of our body is water:

·         Muscle is made up of approximately 75% water

·         Fat consists of about 50% water

·         Bones are made up of about 50% water

Causes:-

·         Consumption of salt more than 2gm/day, excess amount of salt need large amount of water.

·         Consumption of excess sweet dishes also require large amount of water.

·         Lac of sleep, due to sleeplessness tissue cannot repair well , these condition also consume water

·         Some antibiotic and painkiller medicines

·         Women also may be suffer during menstrual period

 

Prevention:-

The following self-help precautions may reduce the signs and symptoms of water retention for some people:

·         Cut down salt consumption.

·         If are overweight, to lose weight.

·         Do regular exercise.

·         Raise the legs several times per day to improve circulation.

·         Wear supporting stockings if the water retention occurs in your lower limbs.

·         Not to sit/stand still for too long.

·         Get up and walk about regularly when travelling by car, train, boat or plane.

·         Avoid extremes of temperature, such as hot baths, showers, and saunas. Dress warmly if it is cold.

·         Massage - if the affected area is stroked firmly in the direction of the heart it may help move the fluid. It is important that the hand movements do not cause pain. A qualified masseuse or physical therapist will know how to do this more effectively.