Normally, your body is made of about 50%-60% fluid, including water, blood, and lymphatic fluid. When your fluid levels are out of balance (too high or too low), serious health problems can happen.

When you imagine a patient in a hospital bed you will probably picture an intravenous (IV) drip as part of the scene. Between 80% and 90% of hospital inpatients will receive an infusion of one or more ...

Dietary and lifestyle changes may help reduce water retention and promote fluid balance. You may consider eating more fruits, vegetables, and herbs and limiting processed foods and refined carbs.