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Water retention
I have Aortic Stenosis and regurgitation. This past year I have been noticing an increase in fluid retention. Can this be a symptom of heart failure? I do watch my sodium intake, I drink a lot of water, eat healthy and exercise 5x/wk 45--75 min. I have my yearly eco scheduled the end of this month and will discuss it then, but would appreciate any feedback and comments.
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I had an episode of heart failure, and that caused pulmonary and peripheral edema. The instructions post hospitaliztion was to weigh myself every morning and if there was an increase of 3-4lbs. that would signify heart failure. This would indicate a quick rise in water retension would be heart related...a gradual increase that you suggest may not be a heart problem...for some people excessive drinking of water under certain circumstances can be problematic.
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