Drinking Plenty Of Water But Still Dehydrated- 576 Questions Answered

Am drinking 5 to 6 litres of water every day.. Can't control this.. Is it overburden & harmful to kidneys?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 713 Views v

Dr. Harisha N LGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Hi there I understand your concern and anxiety... It's not harmful until and unless you have some underlying kidney disease...3 to 4 lts would be sufficient no need to drink 5 to 6 lts...if you can't ... Read More

I'm drinks minimum 5 - 6 ltrs of water.. Can't control this habit.. Is it overburden & harmful to my kidneys?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 316 Views v

Dr. P. VijayaraghavanConsultant Physician | Chennai

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Too much water intake can cause hyponatremia (low sodium level), which can cause headache and nausea. 1.5 to 2 litres of water would be enough per day in our country. In hot weather it can be more. ... Read More

How should I control my dehydration with and without drinking water even when I drink water daily I still experience dehydrated every day

Asked for Female, 23 Years 107 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I am having a slight lower back pain i doubt a kidney problem ,is drinking a plenty of water be enough to fix it because i feel better when i do so, if yes How much water should i drink to keep my kidney in good condition

Asked for Male, 19 Years 511 Views v

Dr. Vijay RadhakrishnanUrologist | Ernakulam

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Your total urine output plus 500ml each day ... Read More

Hi, Doctor asked me to drink plenty of fluids. How much should i drink daily? Can i drink 3 litres of water? Thanks in advance

Asked for Male, 30 Years 327 Views v

Dr. KhushbooGeneral Physician | New Delhi

10 glasses min ... Read More

Heavy dehydration evening i slept at night my lips are so dry if i drink too much water also i feel dehydrated what to do??

Asked for Female, 40 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Aamir WaniGeneral Physician | Srinagar

Do u have to go washroom frequently as well if yes then consult for proper workup ... Read More

I drink roughly 5-6 litres per day (sometimes more) and still suffer from headaches that I'd normally associate with dehydration. What should I do?

Asked for Male, 18 Years 117 Views v

Dr. R ShanmugasundaramUrologist | Chennai

consult a neurologist ... Read More

There are many people who are saying that we should not drink extra water if we're not thirsty, like if we're ok with 3 glasses of water, we should not drink more. Then there are some who claim that we should drink a lot of water no matter what. I'm honestly confused because I don't feel really thirsty, I don't have major symptoms of dehydration

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Asked for Female, 22 Years 224 Views v

Dr. Pankaj KumarGeneral Physician | Delhi

Thatâs an excellent and common question. Thereâs a lot of confusion about water intake because everyoneâs needs are different. The idea that everyone must drink 3 or 4 litres a day is not always ... Read More

If i drink less water even in one day then i feel dehydrated. i feel like loss of appetite, nausea, anxiety and heart rate increases. what are the reason of this sudden dehydration. usually i drink 3 litres water per day..my weight is 71 kg

Asked for Female, 30 Years 200 Views v

Dr. Soudip SahaGeneral Physician | South 24 Parganas

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Need detailed history and evaluation for better treatment ... Read More

I drank salt water few days back, I got severely dehydrated. I was feeling numb and very less nerve contraction. Now I'm drinking normal water, some electral & glucon d Still some times i get dehydrated, Can you please tell which drink should I take?

Asked for Male, 17 Years 134 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Hi Doctor, Sometimes iam getting frequent urine after drinking water like suppose if i drink 2full glass of water will get urine after 30mins later every 10mins for 2 to 3 times if I don't drink water will get burning sensation some days I am not diabetic but this frequency of urine after drinking water is from last years iam afraid that is it rel

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Dr. Rohit KumarUrologist | Delhi

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These symptoms do not necessarily mean cancer, but they should not be ignored. Please consult for proper evaluation and reassurance. ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I am having pain while swallowing food and even while drinking water for some time. I have already undergone tests like endoscopy (UGIE), HRM/manometry, CT thorax and gastric emptying study. Endoscopy and CT were normal, but manometry showed ineffective esophageal motility. I also have a history of reflux/GERD and hypothyroidism. Curr

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Asked for Female, 57 Years 39 Views v

Dr. Praveen Kumar T NGastroIntestinal Surgeon | Bangalore

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From the information provided you seem to be having GERD(Gastroesophageal reflux disease) with Esophageal Dysmotility disorder(IEM) Paininful swallowing appears to be due to Ineffective esophageal mot ... Read More

Is it safe to drink 500 ml of water in one go? Actually I have a habit of drinking 500 ml of water in one go whenever I am thirsty. That's why wanted to know if is it fine to do so.

Asked for Female, 34 Years 446 Views v

Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

I am having problem from last 3 years from chronic cough after eating food or drinking water and chest pain ,burfing,kindly guide what to do..I am worried

Asked for Female, 35 Years 89 Views v

Dr. Arunkumar UGastroenterologist | Shimoga

U have gerd, go to Gastroenterologist ... Read More

I am having frequent urination after drinking water liquids i used to hold urination due to school from many years I am having frequent urination but not in night only while waking up

Asked for Male, 16 Years 229 Views v

Dr. Jyoti Mohan ToshUrologist | Bhubaneswar

Have u shown to a urologist? ... Read More

My baby is not drinking water at all. She is not sucking the bottle nipple the moment she understands it's water. I have tried offering via spoon katori, dropper. She spits out the water completely. Any suggestions please. She is mostly on formula and solids.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 255 Views v

Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant PhadnisPediatrician | Pune

No need to worry. There is enough water in mother's milk and other foods which you give. If the baby is passing urine many 6 times a day, he is adequately hydrated. This is usually not an issue. Visit ... Read More

Why do my stomach hurts after drinking water speciality after 7pm in the evening? I drink only normal water not too cold or hot. I drink slowly.

Asked for Male, 45 Years 540 Views v

Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

My son is 1.7 yrs old baby. He drinks lot of water at night. Is this okay ? He is urinating but he wakes up every now and then and drinks water 3 to 4 times

Asked for Male, 2 Years 254 Views v

Dr. Md RazzaqPediatrician | Patna

If sleeping in hot humid and dry conditions. Then it okey. If not then consult me or any local pediatrician ... Read More

I am a village homeopathy practioner. Here distilled water is not available, even it is not available in online. In the online it shows distilled water for battery, inverter. Now I have two questions:- 1) - Distilled water used in battery or inverter can be be used for preparation of dose(LM potency) to dispense to patients ??? 2) - May I use dr

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 135 Views v

Dr. Fathima NushrathHomoeopath | Mangalore

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For LM potency you can use bisleri water or you can use rectified spirit instead of water and add LM potency and give succussions ... Read More

Hi, I have Crohn's disease and ileal ulcer . Can I drink warm water? Will warm water make my ileal ulcer (Crohn's) worse? Please help me. Thank you

Asked for Male, 29 Years 134 Views v

Dr. Nikhil PatilGastroenterologist | Bangalore

No It's completely safe ... Read More

My doctor asked me to check my kidney health with eGFR and serum creatinine blood tests. I noticed that before the test, drinking water or not drinking water causes the levels to fluctuate a lot. To get accurate results, how much water should I drink before the test? Should I drink it 1 hour or 2 hours before the test? Also, can I eat food before t

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 269 Views v

Dr. AmanNephrologist/Renal Specialist | Hyderabad

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There a few things adequately take 3 litres fluid the day before ,no heavy excretion before the the test u can go after waking up the next day and give the test ... Read More

Hi, I see my body is dehydrated which is reflected through my skin and hair health clearly. I am very prone to UTIs in general, somewhere that could be a reason, I'm guessing? But I'm already on medication for PCOS and UTI making decent progress. I drink 2L (approx) water daily, if I drink more than required then my eyes feel heavy and dizzy. Hence

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Asked for Female, 23 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Yashvardhan SharmaGeneral Physician | Agra

Kindly consult Need more details ... Read More

Hi doctor my daughter is 2yrs old she is active in eating , playing but frequently she wakes up in the night and drinks lot of water may be 10 times what is the reason behind this kindly help thank you.

Asked for Male, 2 Years 1068 Views v

Dr. Alpana MeenaPediatrician | Sawai Madhopur

Is she also urinate in night too much or is she having weight loss, once check blood sugar levels and she total urine output in 24 hrs and total fluid intake in 24 hrs, it might help that she is takin ... Read More

Good evening doctor, my daughter is 16months old right from birth till today she is only on breastfeeding after starting solids at 6months shez not drinking water but asks only for milk very rarely she drinks water also urinating more than 20+ times a day its been several weeks shes not drinking enough water just two or three sips after every meal

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 96 Views v

Dr. Abhishek KhandelwalPediatrician | Raipur

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Kindly consult ... Read More

In between meals is it ok to drink water sometimes or should we only drink after meals? I usually want to drink water in between meals sometimes, is it normal?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 1279 Views v

Dr. Gaurav JaiswalGeneral Physician | Jhansi

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Not advisable ... Read More

Baby is 8 months old she is always coughing and eyes watering when drinking water While eating solids (puree) no issues I give her water in small spoon What should I do

Asked for Female, 1 Years 206 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek PrafulchandraPediatrician | Rajkot

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Yes you can give ... Read More

Hello doctors, Hope this message finds you well.My baby is 11 months old ,trying hard to make her drink boiled filtered water but she will only take few sips and then will throw water out of mouth.But when coconut water ,she will drink more than required which is bit concerning.Also how should one give fruit juices ,she responds well to orange ,gr

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Asked for Male, 1 Years 431 Views v

Dr. Sathyaprakash shunmugavelPediatrician | Madurai

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This is normal only.Not to worry ... Read More

Hi I am a breastfeeding mother last few days i am passing more urine but I am not drinking that much water I can feel that instantly I am passing more urine I usually don't drink that much water and also due to taking caring baby frequently I had to control my urine and also within one or two weeks I lost one kg without any diet or exercise and I a

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Asked for Female, 28 Years 133 Views v

Dr. Ashritha SvGynecologist | Bangalore

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Yes it can be UTI so you will need urine test and antibiotics ... Read More

My 2 year old daughter is drinking too much water.what can be the reason.She is also peeing frequently.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 539 Views v

Dr. Shebin C EPediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings it's not due to the climate change or the increased requirement for the child ... Read More

10 month old baby is not drinking water properly and refuses to drink in feeding bottle and open cup

Asked for Female, 28 Years 177 Views v

Dr. Shebin C EPediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings u can give small quantity of juices to avoid dehydration, ask regarding milk try giving in glass ... Read More

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Drinking plenty of water but still dehydrated

Am drinking 5 to 6 litres of water every day.. Can't control this.. Is it overburden & harmful to kidneys?

I'm drinks minimum 5 - 6 ltrs of water.. Can't control this habit.. Is it overburden & harmful to my kidneys?

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How should I control my dehydration with and without drinking water even when I drink water daily I still experience dehydrated every day

I am having a slight lower back pain i doubt a kidney problem ,is drinking a plenty of water be enough to fix it because i feel better when i do so, if yes How much water should i drink to keep my kidney in good condition

Hi, Doctor asked me to drink plenty of fluids. How much should i drink daily? Can i drink 3 litres of water? Thanks in advance

Heavy dehydration evening i slept at night my lips are so dry if i drink too much water also i feel dehydrated what to do??

I drink roughly 5-6 litres per day (sometimes more) and still suffer from headaches that I'd normally associate with dehydration. What should I do?

If i drink less water even in one day then i feel dehydrated. i feel like loss of appetite, nausea, anxiety and heart rate increases. what are the reason of this sudden dehydration. usually i drink 3 litres water per day..my weight is 71 kg

I drank salt water few days back, I got severely dehydrated. I was feeling numb and very less nerve contraction. Now I'm drinking normal water, some electral & glucon d Still some times i get dehydrated, Can you please tell which drink should I take?

Is it safe to drink 500 ml of water in one go? Actually I have a habit of drinking 500 ml of water in one go whenever I am thirsty. That's why wanted to know if is it fine to do so.

I am having problem from last 3 years from chronic cough after eating food or drinking water and chest pain ,burfing,kindly guide what to do..I am worried

I am having frequent urination after drinking water liquids i used to hold urination due to school from many years I am having frequent urination but not in night only while waking up

My baby is not drinking water at all. She is not sucking the bottle nipple the moment she understands it's water. I have tried offering via spoon katori, dropper. She spits out the water completely. Any suggestions please. She is mostly on formula and solids.

Why do my stomach hurts after drinking water speciality after 7pm in the evening? I drink only normal water not too cold or hot. I drink slowly.

My son is 1.7 yrs old baby. He drinks lot of water at night. Is this okay ? He is urinating but he wakes up every now and then and drinks water 3 to 4 times

Hi, I have Crohn's disease and ileal ulcer . Can I drink warm water? Will warm water make my ileal ulcer (Crohn's) worse? Please help me. Thank you

Hi doctor my daughter is 2yrs old she is active in eating , playing but frequently she wakes up in the night and drinks lot of water may be 10 times what is the reason behind this kindly help thank you.

In between meals is it ok to drink water sometimes or should we only drink after meals? I usually want to drink water in between meals sometimes, is it normal?

Baby is 8 months old she is always coughing and eyes watering when drinking water While eating solids (puree) no issues I give her water in small spoon What should I do

My 2 year old daughter is drinking too much water.what can be the reason.She is also peeing frequently.

10 month old baby is not drinking water properly and refuses to drink in feeding bottle and open cup

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