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I am thinking to change water purifier to ro. Is that purifier water safer and are there harmful effects?

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Its safe. As of now there is no evidence to prove otherwise. ... Read More

I recently installed Kent RO purifier at home. The day I started drinking that water, I'm suffering from diarrhea. Everyone else in my home are fine. What should I do now?

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Kindly get a stool routine and microscopy test done, revert back with the reports. Do consult online for a prescription. ... Read More

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Can I boil R.O purified water and give my baby , for drinking . He is 9months old , Pls advise our concern

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It's better to use boiled water ... Read More

I am asking this question as only a doctor can suggest the right thing I want to know which water purifier should we used as doctor Aquaguard says they have nutriton and biotron technology...other hand Kent says they have mineral guts technology which water purifier should we used as water is very important part of our life..

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Use a water purifier which only filters water, which don't required electricity. Water purifier having 3-4 filter membranes and having electricity supply, filters and removes all the impurities also r ... Read More

Hi..using clorine drops 3 to 5 drops per 15 lit water for purification..is it safe to drink this water while pregnant?

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You should use filter water, use RO water. ... Read More

Actually,i want to install water purifier in home for normal use.Salesman suggested me to install Alkaline water purifier. Is it good to use this RO for daily use??

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Depends on water quality in your area . Look for all possibilities ... Read More

I go to a gym where there is water available many people drink from it. It is like a water purifier with a gallon of water on its top that is bought from the market. I most of the times take my own water but sometimes i drink from it. But i feel the taste different. Is it possible to get any serious disease from water?

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There are chances that the water is impure and also can cause water borne diseases. Try to avoid drinking from it ... Read More

We usually buy drinking water cans from shop. But as per the situation right now, we are little scared to do that. Thus, we are boiling the hard water we get via pipe for drinking. Is this safe? If not, kindly let me us know what measures can we take. Thank you in advance. FYI.. we stay in South Bangalore.

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The current situation doesn't warrant avoiding can water altogether. The risk of transmission is from the outer surface of the can while handling and transporting. Make sure you wipe the outer surface ... Read More

Is it safe to drink 6 litre water daily? I often face hard stool issue due to which I have started drinking 6 litre water daily just to ensure my stool is soft.

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It's not safe to drink 6L of water daily if you're not working out or losing that much in sweat. It can be dangerous as it can dilute your electrolytes. Instead increase your fibre intake. Eat oats, ... Read More

Hello Doctor, Instead of boiled & warm water, can I give normal purified water (without boiling process) to my baby after starting semi solids or solid foods. Now my baby is 9 months old. All these messages months I gave my baby only boiled & warm water. Please suggest. Thank you.

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Yes you can give normal purified regular drinking water which you consume at home. No need of any extra boiling especially for baby. Ensure the water is purified ... 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.

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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

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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

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Have u shown to a urologist? ... 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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That’s an excellent and common question. There’s a lot of confusion about water intake because everyone’s needs are different. The idea that everyone must drink 3 or 4 litres a day is not always ... 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.

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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.

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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

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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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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

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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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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

Is it harmful to consume coconut water everyday during pregnancy . Can you please explain all the possible side effect's

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Connect ... 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.

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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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Kindly consult ... Read More

Is silicon water bottle safe for drinking water??...means I want to make a habbit to hydrate my self ...

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Yes, silicone water bottles are generally safe for drinking water if they are made from food-grade silicone. Food-grade silicone is non-toxic, BPA-free, and does not leach harmful chemicals into the w ... 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?

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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

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

Dear Doctor , Please advise if wearable air purifiers are safe. Can I use them to protect my self from toxic air.

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Yes , you can. ... Read More

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

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

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