Reasons We Retain Fluid
There are
a number of reasons why our bodies retain water. When pressure inside the capillaries changes,
or the walls become too leaky, fluid will build up in the tissues, not
returning to the capillaries.
Lymphatic system-When too much fluid is released
from the body’s lymphatic system, sometimes it cannot return it fast enough to
the bloodstream which causes swelling in the abdomen and lower extremities.
Heart-The heart helps maintain pressure within the
blood vessels. If it does not pump
efficiently, major water retention may result.
In addition to fluid build up in the legs, feet, and ankles, the lungs
may fill with fluid, resulting in a chronic cough and breathing problems.
Kidneys-The body’s filtration system normally works
to efficiently eliminate waste. In cases
where blood flow to the kidneys is obstructed because of disease, or some type
of damage, or if the outflow of urine is blocked then waste cannot be properly
disposed of from the body.
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