Since childhood, our mothers, grandmothers, and aunts have told us about keeping ourselves hydrated. No? But when the conditions and circumstances change like diseases and injuries, the need for water requirement differs. In diseases like kidney diseases, water consumption differs with the type of treatment. A healthy person can consume up to 8 liters a day but it cannot be said the same for kidney patients. In such a case; how would you know How much water a kidney patient should intake? Let us start by explaining to you that...
It is a brilliant question! Seriously it is; not because it is the fundamental question but to know the importance of water in our bodies. About 60% of an adult human body is made up of water, and the blood contains 90% of water. Following are the benefits that will help you in knowing the importance of water:
So, these were just the common benefits of the water. But how would you know if it is as beneficial for kidneys? You don’t have to think much because we have solutions waiting for you in this entire blog. So now, we will talk about How much water a kidney patient should intake. But before that, it is equally important for you to know about kidneys briefly. Kidneys are the little bean-shaped organs working day and night for the human body to keep wastes and toxins out of the human body. They carry the following responsibilities:
But to perform all these functions; kidneys require a sufficient amount of water. It depends on the conditions of the kidneys and how much water it needs at a specific time. Kidney diseases differ from one another and so do the treatments.
To treat these diseases, there are two types of treatments available around the globe.
The allopathic treatment works on the symptoms of the diseases. This type of therapy is human-made and includes the following methods to treat kidney diseases:
Dialysis is a process of performing the functioning of kidneys by inserting a pipe in your body. It is a risk-bearing method that needs to be done at an interval of 15 days. It can promote bacterial infection and may allow the virus to attack your bodies. Renal or Kidney Transplant is a process of replacing the existing kidney with the donor’s organ. It is also a challenging and risk-filled method of treating the condition of kidneys. You may or may not get the right donor whose kidney will be supporting your bodily functions and more.
Ayurvedic treatment is different from what allopathic treatment is about. Ayurvedic Treatment allows you to heal your kidneys with Mother Earth’s gifts. This type of therapy includes the use of nature’s herbs and spices. Ayurvedic medicine works on the ‘root cause’ of the disease. It removes the root of the illness that will not have an adverse effect or come back later. Now that we have given you a brief about kidney diseases and their treatments let us discuss the main topic, How much water a kidney patient should intake? The water intake varies from person to person. If you are a kidney disease patient, then you may have to follow certain conditions (that we will be discussing throughout in detail). However, it is advised to drink at least 8 ounces of water throughout your day. The following are the conditions associated with water intake:
The water is excreted from the body in different forms:
Water is considered as a beneficial source in the speedy recovery after the transplant. It is advised to drink plenty of water, at least 2 liters a day. If you are consuming fluids other than water, then make sure that you consume 2-4 liters only. Avoid beverages containing caffeine as it will promote dehydration.
During the process of dialysis, your body becomes sensitive and weak. It becomes more important to limit water/fluid intake. During the procedure of dialysis, you urinate a little or not at all. The extra liquids are removed from the body during dialysis. If the water intake is high, then it may result in the following:
This has been a topic of debate over the years. There is no evidence to prove this scientifically, but if we ask patients and their respective doctors, drinking enough water increases the GFR level. If the GFR is 60 or above, then it is a good sign, and if it is low, then it becomes a cause of concern.
Yes! Drinking 4 to 6 liters a day can lead to the healthy functioning of the kidneys. Having enough amounts of fluids in the kidneys can prevent diseases like kidney stones and UTIs. Enough quantities of water can help in binding the formation of crystals in kidneys and dissolve antibiotics to prevent UTIs.
It takes approximately 5 minutes - 120 minutes to reach the bloodstream completely from the time of drinking water.
There are numerous beverages and fluid-filled fruits available for kidney patients:
Beverages:
Foods:
The fluid intake should be avoided when it contains phosphorus, sodium, and high amounts of potassium. A few of them are:
Consuming milk tea and black tea is not recommended for kidney patients. A kidney patient can drink green tea and that too in a moderate amount. Avoid drinks that are a great source of caffeine, potassium, sodium, and phosphorus. We hope that we have provided the information you were looking for. Here are a few restrictions that come with kidney treatment in Ayurveda
Karma Ayurveda is a blend of treatment centers and a family environment. We give personalized treatment to each patient. Karma Ayurveda has been in existence since 1937 in New Delhi, with just a single mission of stopping artificial medications for kidney diseases. Book an appointment with us if you are looking for a natural treatment. Consider giving a mild touch to your kidneys rather than considering human-made methods.
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