What causes water retention?
⭐️ Lack of physical activity.Physically inactive people — whether they have to sit all day at work or don't have an active lifestyle — may be affected by fluid retention, especially in the lower legs.
⭐️Obesity or Malnutrition.Increased core, arms, and legs water retention may be associated with obesity. On the other hand, a severe protein deficiency can cause kwashiorkor, a condition characterised by fluid retention and an enlarged stomach.
⭐️Bad habits.The negative impact of overconsuming alcohol and smoking can slow down intracellular metabolism. Such an unbalanced fluid regime provokes swelling.
⭐️Insomnia.A lack of sleep may affect your body's ability to control its water levels and absorb sodium.
⭐️Poor lymphatic system.The lymphatic system pushes lymph through the body. The lymphatic system supplies and reabsorbs the water, allowing the body to maintain fluid balance. Fluid can build up around the tissues, with the lymphatic system working poorly.
To help your client, you should provide a list of advice. Some lifestyle changes and treatments can help reduce water retention when not caused by a severe health condition.