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title: "Swelling After Exercise: Causes, Red Flags, and Lab Tests"
description: "Swelling after exercise usually comes from fluid shifts, inflammation from muscle strain, or salt-related water retention. Targeted labs—no referral."
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# Swelling After Exercise: Causes, Red Flags, and Lab Tests

> Swelling after exercise usually comes from fluid shifts, inflammation from muscle strain, or salt-related water retention. Targeted labs—no referral.

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