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What to Do If Your Body Starts Retaining Water

Published Sep,14 2011 | By Shannon Leigh O'Neil

Retaining water is a medical condition called edema, in which excess fluid accumulates within bodily tissues. While there are multiple possible causes of edema, you should report any noticeable water retention to your doctor.

Shannon Leigh O'Neil, a New York City-based arts and culture writer, has been writing professionally since 2008. Her articles have appeared in "GO Magazine," "The New York Blade" and "HX Magazine," as well as online media. O'Neil holds a Master of Arts in modern art history from the City College of New York, where she also studied French and minored in classical languages.