Daily Weight Check: The 2-3 Pound Rule

Name: Daily Weight Check: The 2-3 Pound Rule
Uploaded: 2026-07-01
Duration: 1 min 45 s
Description: Gaining two or more pounds overnight is an early warning sign that fluid is building up around the heart.

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Gaining two or more pounds overnight is an early warning sign that fluid is building up around the heart. This video shows how to weigh yourself every morning the right way and what to do if the number goes up. Catching this early often prevents a hospital visit.

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