Why does my body swell during long journeys?
Prof Anoop Misra
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)
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)
Q: 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.
A:For some reason, you are retaining fluid during journeys. May be you could restrict your water and salty snacks intake during this time.