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Excess fluid in the body causes difficulty breathing, chest pain, edema, and high blood pressure. You may advice to limit your fluid intake.
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If you are retaining fluids, you may need to limit liquid intake to 6-8 cups of fluid a day. Measure any liquid or any food that melts in your mouth like ice cream, ice, jelly, pudding, broth, coffee, tea, milk. |
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Your dietitian can share tips on how to control thirst and dry mouth. |
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Avoid salty foods, as these increase thirst. |
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If the mouth gets dry, chewing gum or sucking on some hard candies can be tried. |
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Small cups should be used for drinking. |
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Drinking in small sips helps drinking less water. |
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