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Feeling bloated? Here's how to reduce water retention through diet

Water retention – when your body holds on to more water than normal – occurs for numerous reasons. Water retention may show up in various ways such as unexplained weight fluctuation and rapid weight gain over a few days, bloating in the abdominal region, or puffiness and swelling in the hands, feet, ankles and legs. Eat less sodium (salt): Sodium plays a key role in maintaining the fluid balance in your body.