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title: "Swelling During Fasting: Causes, Red Flags, and Lab Tests"
description: "Swelling during fasting often comes from salt shifts, low protein, or kidney/heart strain. Targeted blood tests are available at Quest—no referral needed."
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last-updated: 2026-08-22
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# Swelling During Fasting: Causes, Red Flags, and Lab Tests

> Swelling during fasting often comes from salt shifts, low protein, or kidney/heart strain. Targeted blood tests are available at Quest—no referral needed.

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