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What Causes Spotting And Retention Of Water In Hands,stomach And Legs?

I m breastfeeding and haven t had a period since August. Baby is almost 10 months. They last few weeks I ve been retaining water in my hands, stomach, and legs. I have bright red blood when I wipe and then a few hours later it will be brown. This only happens a few times a week. Any suggestions as to what it could be?
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Hi,
I have read your query carefully.& understand your concern.
While lactation, to have irregular bleeding/ no menses is common due to hormonal imbalance. But to have swelling & water retention on hands,legs,stomach, is not at all normal.
Such swelling can arise from severe anemia, heart, kidney or liver problem.
you need to investigate for it immediately
Consult a physician , after examining you he will advise you relevant , confirm the diagnosis & start specific treatment to relieve you of the problem.
Thanks.
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What Causes Spotting And Retention Of Water In Hands,stomach And Legs?

Hi, I have read your query carefully.& understand your concern. While lactation, to have irregular bleeding/ no menses is common due to hormonal imbalance. But to have swelling & water retention on hands,legs,stomach, is not at all normal. Such swelling can arise from severe anemia, heart, kidney or liver problem. you need to investigate for it immediately Consult a physician , after examining you he will advise you relevant , confirm the diagnosis & start specific treatment to relieve you of the problem. Thanks.