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Water retention is a medical condition that describes swelling thatâs caused by the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues. Symptoms of water retention include swelling of body parts such as ankles, feet and hands, weight fluctuations and a feeling of aching or stiffness.
Identifying the Cause(s) of Water Retention. 1  1. Look at a calendar if you are a woman who gets a monthly period. Water retention is a classic symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). 2  2. See your doctor if you notice signs of water retention that you know are not hormone related. Your doctor may run various types of tests, such as blood or urine tests, depending on your other symptoms. These will check the health of your heart, kidneys, liver, circulatory, lymphatic, and thyroid systems.