The water content in the body should be balanced, not less not more. If the body is dehydrated, it can be fatal for kidney. Then, what if you drink too much water?
Drink too much water is not recommended. "It recommended 2 to 3 litres per day. However do not induce the same number of people who have had kidney disease since measuring is different," said Dr.dr.Parlindungan Siregar, SpPD-KGH.
It was mentioned by him in commemoration of World Kidney Day at the Grand Sahid, Jl Sudirman, Jakarta, and was written on Thursday (03/07/2013).
"Also at the age of 65 years and most of the water consumed is maximum of 1.5 liters a day," the expert of kidneys hypertension RSCM FKUI added.
Patients with impaired kidney function do not have perfect function as usual even been treated. In such conditions, the levels of water intake should be reduced to reduce the workload of kidneys.
dr.Parlindungan indulge in excess water in the body can also lead to decreased levels of sodium in the blood. Lack of sodium can lead to drowsiness and tired. This also resulted in bodily fluids will be diluted and the amount to be excessive. As a result, the cells in the body will swell, followed by swelling of the brain and cause seizures and even death.
It is advisable for you to repay the equivalent of 2 liters or 8 glasses of water per day from waking. You can drink 1 to 2 glasses when starting the day and multiply the consumption of water during the day. Avoid consuming a lot of water at once.
