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Why does my body swell during long journeys?
Question
My body tends to swell when I take long journeys. Whenever I am physically or mentally strained, my body swells and I get pain. Swelling is mostly associated with hardening of the body, especially on the chest, shoulders and the back. Please advise.
Expert Answer
A
Prof Anoop MisraMar 16, 2006
Chairman,
Fortis-CDOC Center of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, New Delhi,
Director,
National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation, and Diabetes Foundation (India)
Fortis-CDOC Center of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, New Delhi,
Director,
National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation, and Diabetes Foundation (India)
For some reason, you are retaining fluid during journeys. May be you could restrict your water and salty snacks intake during this time.
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