The era is also known as the period of the Ten Kingdoms (Shiguo) because 10 regimes dominated separate regions of South China during the same period. The first of the five dynasties was the Hou (Later) Liang, which was established by the rebel leader Zhu Wen after he usurped the Tang throne in 907. Zhu was murdered by his own son in 912, and the Hou Liang was overthrown by one of its generals, Zhuangzong (personal name Li Cunxu), who established the Hou (Later) Tang dynasty in 923.
The face, abdomen, feet and ankle also swell. Water retention in the hands will cause the fingers to swell and become tender to touch. Aside from swelling, pain and stiff joints may be felt. Prying a ring out from the finger is usually difficult. Water retention in the body, particularly in the hands can be caused by: 1  Fluctuations of hormones. 2  Pregnant women and menstruating women usually experience hormonal imbalance which retains excess water in the body. In menstruating women, edema usually occurs one week prior to their menstruation.  Too much salt intake.
Cold soda may be refreshing on a hot day, but may also cause fluid retention. Photo Credit pioneer111/iStock/Getty Images. If you retain fluid after downing a sugar-laden soda or after a meal high in simple carbohydrates, you're not alone. A diet high in simple sugars can cause water retention, which leads to swelling, especially in your hands, fingers, legs, feet and face. One reason low-carbohydrate diets cause a large weight-loss in the first week is the loss of water weight related to carbohydrate intake.