Is Your Water Intake Enough to Support Kidney Health?

[@Kathy_sparks2571]

I have low kidney function and what was said about hydrating well before a blood test really hit home for me. I remember being so upset when I thought I was doing everything right but my GFR dropped. Turns out I was also working out more but not hydrating enough. Lesson learned!!

[@karenmaddox1212]

Hit for me too

[@LindaVernon]

Dehydration absolutely negatively affects GFR tests.

[@areebobful]

I'm a British expat living in Thailand with CKD stage 3. This country is a hot and humid and I drink sufficient water a day mostly to quench my thirst. Your channel is excellent. Keep up the good work.

[@CasterbalTV]

I hope you dont mind, are you diabetic?

[@dreamarichards4972]

@areebobful Thailand is very hot and humid! I was there in 2014 in Bangkok and down to all the southern islands. I got dizzy once after getting off one the boats and my husband found me some ice coffee. I don’t like coffee but it helped until I got some water. Etc. lol Stay hydrated! Too hot there! 😊

[@ash9x9]

CKD 3 is a reversible stage. My mother had this reversed. Taurine is the key.

[@NewYork-hi6zd]

Smart doctors, accurately and precisely explained when and how much water! We humans are often dumb, including me! I was drinking a lot of water both for dieting and to be "healthy" so I ended up in the hospital for shortness of breath! I got water in my lungs and damaged my heart! Now I use several heart medications and furosemide 40 mg to urinate, because my body and lungs had a lot of excess water! Of course we need water, but the key is in balance, moderation, as in food, everything!

[@songsmith31a]

A concerning example of "too much of a good thing".

[@John-ph8rq]

This is one of the best channels on KZbin for a variety of reasons.

[@jeffdittrich6778]

During Desert Shield the Army made everyone carry a bottle of water with them everywhere and told us to drink before we got thirsty because the thirst lagged behind dehydration and by the time you got thirsty you were already behind in hydrating.

[@daveb2280]

I've been drinking close to a gallon of water every day for the past 15+ years or so. I love the taste of it and I feel so much better being over-hydrated.

[@ctwriter1670]

You gotta love when you read, or run into somebody who INSISTS you have to have eight glasses of water a day or whatever. People, don’t believe everything you hear. And think critically. (About everything…). Love the vid and docs, as usual

[@45graham45]

Yeah. People only say 8 glasses a day cos they read it on the internet. Just cos they read it they say it is the only way. They can't think for themselves. If they did, some would say 7 & some 9 or any other number. But they always say 8. Easily brainwashed. I don't know the correct amount for everybody & nor do they but at least I don't pretend to the world that I do know.

[@moneyjackson2315]

Dr Pandeya is my nephrologist and he’s great! Good information here. 2 litres a day for me!

[@PATCARSON-l6v]

I appreciate how you always end with "Remember you are in charge of your own health." To me that means paying attention to signals that my body is sending me about such things as the need for water. And working in partnership with my doctor, in my case a cardiologist. Many thanks for your guests, your insights, your humour and your time and effort to produce these informative videos. cheers

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Good information. We hear so many different opinions on this subject. They used to say you need to flush your kidneys by drinking a lot of water. Now they say your kidneys are not a toilet and they do not need to be flushed. Drink when you are thirsty sounds good. I do a lot of my hydrating in the morning. Thanks for all the great videos on many different subjects.

[@janellison5011]

Drinking when you're thirsty is good, except for the elderly, whose thirst mechanism is blunted by age. They (we) can't rely on thirst alone.

[@someguy2135]

Morning is ideal for hydration since you probably haven't had anything to drink for 7 or 8 hours.

[@LindaVernon]

​@@janellison5011Agree. One of the cues I use is to look at the veins in my aging hands. If the veins appear more prominent than usual then I know it's time to have some kind of fluid.

[@45graham45]

Just use your own brain to decide. Why do you feel the need to get others permission to decide how to behave. If you feel better by drinking more then do it. If not then don't. Not rocket science.

[@nyxcin1]

When I was in Air Force basic training, even though it was January, we had to drink 2 glasses of water before we were allowed to eat, every meal. Lots of marching, running, standing at attention. I think in spring and summer, basic trainee's had to drink at least 3 glasses of water before every meal but people still fall out dehydrated. San Antonio, TX can be hot and humid. I did lose a lot of weight: maybe all the marching, but maybe because after drinking all that water before every meal, I didn't eat as much. Love your channel! Very informative.

[@d1427]

forcing you to drink water before meals saves $$ on food... Joke aside, they say water before meals helps digestion too.

[@songsmith31a]

The body tells us when food is required via the appetite, ergo, the same principle applies to liquid for cooling and "lubrication" via the term "thirst". Liquid is utilised from both water and other sources and it is possible to affect the health detrimentally if TOO much is taken as it can interfere with the balance of essential nutrients and cause illness. it is possible to poison the body by taking too much water, extraordinary as it may seem.

[@jimfesta8981]

I played high school football in the late 1960s and we weren't allowed to drink water during practice and at games. Playing in the hot San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles was unbelievable. Can't imagine what they were thinking back then.

[@chm97chm97]

It made you "tough". 🤣🤣🤣

[@myghtymouse3043]

As Dr. Zalzal said at the end of the video, I listen to my body and drink (water) when I’m thirsty, and I also monitor the color of my urine.

[@77dris]

Humans and all animals survived for millions of years without wondering constantly "should I hydrate". We all have this cool built in warning system called "thirst". The whole "hydrate" thing was pushed to sell more soft drinks and eventually energy drinks, bottled water, and water bottles .

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hey that’s what we said!

[@briansatchell2319]

100% correct. You don't see Birds Cats Dogs. Running around carrying WATER BOTTLES

[@matth7448]

survived and reproduced does not mean lived to old age

[@cherylsmith2345]

TALKING WITH DOCS ROCK. Thanks to your Guest Star Doctor Pandeya … he’s interesting, articulate and so easy to understand what the kidneys do for us.

[@joanwootton9388]

Thank you for the information. My husband and I drink when we are thirsty and always have. During Covid our son moved in with us while he had chemo. He was told to drink quite a bit of water to flush out the drugs from his system after each chemo session.

[@robinstoner6624]

Drinking water is a sore subject for me. I’m in stage 3B CKD and on high doses of diuretics. I don’t eat table salt. Very little sea salt if absolutely necessary after cooking and of course restaurants do use too much, so we’ve resorted to eating at our local hospital when we eat out-healthier & more economical. However. I’m on a fluid restriction. Even so, I’m currently up nearly40 pounds in fluid weight due to some family situations I have had to deal with and not been able to take the 3 doses per day of diuretics, but as many as possible, often losing sleep to deal with them. I’m constantly thirsty. I could seriously drink over a gallon a day, but my nephrologist says 54-60 ounces, my PC says I need 64. So I try to aim at 60. I cannot tell you the stress this adds to my life. I just want to not be thirsty. I believe Jesus will meet me in heaven with a glass of water.

[@davidhester9897]

I drink filtered water and never bottled water from a plastic bottle because of the microplastics. Never drink sodas but tea some. I know some say not to but I tend to drink a good bit of water when I eat, I seem to crave it then more than any other time and it's so satisfying to me with food.

[@HazardWolfCorp]

soooo, are your filters not made of plastic housings?

[@julialucas1482]

I watched a video today that said we shouldn't drink water with meals as it interferes with digestion in the stomach.

[@davidhester9897]

@@HazardWolfCorp they say water filter housings are unlikely to contribute to a significant amount of microplastics to your drinking water but a new study has recently come out saying bottled water is anywhere from 10 to 100 times worse than originally thought for microplastics. It's weird but I've never been a big bottled water fan even before knowing how bad it is for microplastics.

[@davidhester9897]

@@julialucas1482 yeah weakens/dilutes stomach acid

[@LacHong3541]

@@davidhester9897I have been drinking tap water since 1981 , I live in beautiful Canada. 🇨🇦

[@nicolestefenelli5519]

Thanks!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much !!

[@CarlettaSims]

I'm going through menopause and sweating women need to stay hydrated

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Everyone does!

[@margueriteweaver7534]

Amen sister

[@Shininglight1234]

What a relief......you have reduced my stress 😂 Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@williammaurer9450]

Love your channel, informed straight talk dummied down so all of us can understand it. You're my "Go To Guys" for trust worthy medical info and education. TYTY!!!

[@lauracollins2823]

Good Video Thanks! I drink between 60-80oz of water each day. I workout 5-6 days a week and start my day off with a glass of water. I live in Florida which is very hot 😂😅and like to stay hydrated. I try to drink very little juices and sodas and I don’t drink coffee at all. I just turned 60 and I’m on no medications.

[@luvsiberians8006]

I am prone to kidney stones, and my Urologist insists that I drink 100 oz of water daily (with lemon). He says that stops the smaller particles from joining together to form larger stones. He also says it will help flush the smaller particles out of my kidneys. IDK, but I'm trying to do it because I NEVER want to experience that pain again!

[@tawanahicks7439]

I work for a EP cardiologists. He is also my cardiologists and i have PAF. He tells me everyday to hydrate. It can cause your PAF to increase without water.

[@intherockies]

I'm a retired RN and this is my understanding too.

[@dianemalek436]

My cardiologist said to drink at least 2 liters a day because of the meds that I am on. Any liquid that is not alcoholic or caffeinated. I drink at least 25 oz from a water bottle that keeps it cold (sometimes I drink 2 of these). I also drink plain tea (decaffeinated). I do a lot of walking and have just started training to run a half marathon next June (I will be 70 soon).

[@pattiprosperoella3244]

@@dianemalek436 👏! ♥!

[@jrcimini]

I drink about 3 liters of water, 1/4 liter of lemon, lime and cranberry juice a day. I've had bladder surgery around 4 years ago so plenty of water and bitter fluids were doctor recommended. I also drink around 3/4 liter of black coffee with no sugar in the morning.

[@Lazzar1958]

Flashback to back in the day, in the early '70's when I played hockey & there were no water bottles to be seen! (Fortunately I played goal, but there was a lot of sweating going on!)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes. The suck it up generation. Love the jersey

[@Lazzar1958]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks Doc!!

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

I seem to recall a LOT of Gatorade being guzzled back then!??😜

[@seanh2390]

thanks guys for the video

[@riverbender9898]

Thank you for expert recommendations!

[@kalijasin]

I drink water in small amounts, 6oz at a time. It keeps me hydrated without raising my blood pressure.

[@EileenR11]

It's good to see some sense on this subject. So many people, including those in therapeutic roles, trot out mantras that just don't make sense. One that always irritated me was the statement that tea (the normal black leaf type) is a diuretic so doesn't hydrate you. As someone who can easily go a week drinking only tea and who hasn't turned into a dessicated prune, I know it's not as simple as that. 😊 PS: I do now make an effort to drink some water as well as tea.

[@hellegilbert3000]

Thank you for another great video doctors.

[@va3856]

The type of water matters a lot. I drink a LOT of water everyday but it was distilled (remineralized), no matter how much I drank I still didn't feel hydrated. I switched to spring water and my body felt an instant uplifting. I could feel my body instantly hydrate; felt like my insides was singing. Type of water matters!

[@vickierodriguez-yr9rh]

Thanks for the information. I drink 4 8 oz per day. Also drink juice and tea

[@Beruthiel45]

I must be one of those who are sensitive to less fluids. For years now my doctor has had me get creatinine blood tests every 3 months, and several times during summers I've had to get retests because the results weren't great, but second time around it's okay. I was told years ago that my kidney function was reduced but nothing more than that. I guess keeping better hydrated in hot weather is a good idea.

[@theresastressman147]

My creatinine was way high how did you hydrate after a high test?

[@Beruthiel45]

@theresastressman147 I just made sure I drank more water, or whatever fluids I like, before the retest. I have a habit of not drinking fluids before going out, so that I won't need public conveniences, but you do need your normal fluid intake if you're getting a test. I have chronic kidney disease now though. I'm 80 soon so it's not as bad to have as it would be if I was a young person. Good luck. Take care.😊

[@miamired1]

What has helped me tremendously is buying a 30 oz Yet Tumbler from Amazon. Whether you are at home or work, it is so much easier to have chilled water within your reach. You can add a bit of ice and the water will be cold 8 hours later. When at work, I would need refill for the afternoon and partial one for the ride home This tumbler fits in most car holders, as long as it does not have a handle. By the time I got home, I had consumed close to a half gallon of water. I found that I was not as hungry when I got home. Previously, I was grabbing some munchies before dinner was ready. There must be some sort of psychology to this. Getting a glass of water is not challenging for most. Perhaps its human nature, if the water is right in front of us, it is more appealing.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It does help stave off hunger.

[@mammastreed5070]

It’s not unheard of to think you are hungry but are actually thirsty.

[@noniesundstrom119]

I’m from Canada- the old days before water bottles or bottled water. Hiked and danced and then I had a painful thigh cramp about 10 years ago so started drinking lots, but the cramps came after every big Scottish Ball, till this past year when I only drink when thirsty. Haven’t had one since.

[@richardbrewis436]

Thanks Talking With Docs! Swimmers 'secret' though not really a secret, more of a technique. To stay Hydrated in the pool (which is also important). Drink a glass of water upon waking! Great content!

[@zombienectar]

I drink beer , which is made from extra pure water. Having said that, if you are thirsty take a drink of water. If you're not thirsty, don't worry about it.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Listen to your thirst!

[@allisongriffiths4303]

Thank you for the information. I have CKD and associated complications. Really positive video. Thanks again.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome!

[@jlvandat69]

Excellent, common-sense guidance on H2O intake. Many thanks! 🙏🙏

[@sandie1166]

Excellent timing of this video. Well done, Docs (all three of you)!

[@melissabrown6254]

All that I drink is water and it varies how much. Some days I drink more than others. I do carry a water bottle with me so I remember to drink. If I rely on having to go and get water I often get busy and forget. When I was on blood pressure meds with a diuretic I was always thirsty and drank alot more than I do now that I am not taking them. Thanks for the awesome videos and information.

[@kathleenking47]

It helps to drink more water WITH ELECTROLYTES Like take celtic salt

[@juliochingaling5824]

Excellent, very helpful.

[@DCornwell-d2t]

Love your content. Could you talk about Oxalates please

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes that is on our list!

[@FionaEm]

It also depends on whether you live in a hot climate. Here in Australia, adequate hydration is essential in most parts of the country in summer because you lose a lot of water in sweat.

[@justanothertinkerbell3056]

Great info. Thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DPM-dp9on]

What a great guess doctor on the subject. Thank you.

[@bobbybeasely6915]

Good info. Thanks doc(s).

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

Oh goodness me…fancy this cropping up …I was going to ask about Electolites that everyone now claims we need to buy to add to water ?

[@corkion]

Love the Doc's

[@theresablanton2727]

Due to a severe history of kidney stones. I drink a lot of lemon water everyday. And I’ve not had a kidney stone since 2017 when I had to have surgery for the last one.

[@winsmith5196]

I have a friend who hardly ever drinks water, she has UTI’s all the time, other health issues. Drinks coffee all day. I drink plenty of water!!

[@joethecomputerguy1]

I target 60+ ozs. a day. This seems to have benefited me quite a bit. I used to drink considerably less and started having blood issues with high hematocrit, RBC and hemoblobin as well as uric acid causing gout. Since I have increased water I have not had one gout attack.

[@kgraydakota]

About 30 years ago my thirst mechanism broke. I'm never thirsty, and I would never drink water. This resulted in many large kidney stones. Now I force myself to drink 3 pints of water a day.

[@MsAngelaangie]

I drink three 16.9FL OF CBD Hemp Living water a Day only and Fiji water is my second favorite too. Thank you so much for Your kindness. I have one kidney & water is the the best thing to drink. Good Information & Thank you for sharing. I need More water after watching this.

[@ardenpowers7730]

I have Paroxysmal Afib, and can keep events at bay by staying hydrated. I don't have any events unless I become dehydrated. I track my hydration level each morning on a special bathroom scale.

[@RonsonDalby]

I have a colostomy and the advice for ostomates like me is at least 2.5l a day to help avoid constipation or colon blockages.

[@dreamarichards4972]

Great video! Thanks! I drink several bottles of Fiji water a day and some days unsweetened ice tea. 😊

[@Rmacnation]

2-3 litres of water per day. I do worry, sometimes, about washing out too many electrolytes, particularly sodium.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It would take a lot to do that as our kidneys are very efficient on keeping a tight balance in our bloodstreams

[@Rmacnation]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you for the reply. Thank you for what you do.

[@gypsylynn9419]

I've been fighting kidney stones for 41 years now, started as a teenager. I played a lot of sports/cheerleading you name it. I've had over well over a 100 lithotripsy's. I also have medullary sponge kidneys which as you know assist in growing my stones. I drink when I'm thirsty. I've tried every recommendation from multiple doctors on what I eat and drink and nothing has helped. I am also in kidney failure, right side is where all but 1 litho has taken place. Left kidney does not produce the stones like the right one, not sure why. Just had my nuclear scan done the other day and going for a CT this coming week. I currently have a 1.4cm stone not sure if its a cluster or a whole one. I'm going to see a nephrologist this month for the first time. I know in 2017 my nuclear scan GFR was 17 down from 23 in 2015. I know it's dropped more this time around I just don't feel right and I'm extremely tired. I'm sure removal is coming in the very near future. I really enjoy your video's.

[@azamarabear]

Wow😮

[@SkywayTraveler]

Would you please look at your audio setup - perhaps one specific to voice. It is somewhat muffled and I need to rerun segments 2, 3 or more times to deduce what has been said. It could be the mic, the room acoustics, et al. Sometimes it's talk-over in a lively segment that's even more difficult to deduce. A good mic with less legato and more staccato just might do the trick. Just some suggestions. Thanks for taking my feedback. Your channel is absolutely wonderful!

[@tonymartinez457]

Maybe it is from your end. I could hear everything just fine.

[@JanetWilkins-y3z]

I was told by doctor if have too much fluids , you can lower the sodium blood levels and that in its self can be serious.

[@AndreeDrolet]

Went from 2 coffees a day nothing else to 3 litres of water a day ( and the coffees). Obviously I feel much better 🎉

[@disqusrubbish5467]

Always good info. Nice to hear an expert on this.

[@karenmarrello7440]

Wondering if you can provide more information on c-reactive protein and the issues you can have with a high level of it. I am not sure whether a high level is a problem but want to understand it better. Thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We can add it to our list for sure. It is a general measure of inflammation but can be elevated in a host of situations.

[@julialucas1482]

Thank you for this video. The first thing I do when I wake up is fill a 10-ounce glass with filtered water and let it sit until it is no longer cold. Then I drink it down. Then I fill the glass again, and let it sit on the counter. I usually drink one 10-ounce glass in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one about an hour before bed. I believe water is a detoxifier for our body. I also drink one cup of coffee per day and some diluted juice. The commercial juices are way too sweet. I think sugary juice has a dehydrating effect.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

The commercial juices are straight-up SUGAR!!!😝

[@romakayak]

I only drink water or coffee and tea, a couple of beers maybe and milk.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Perfect

[@melindajlehtonen9614]

Charcoal led to chronic impacted bowel. Two years of filtering water through 3/4 cup activated charcoal led to: peeling nails, straw hair, joints threatening to dislocate simply by wringing out a dish rag, all day headaches, high blood pressure (new), high cholesterol (new), dizziness, aspirating without food or drink, slow wound healing, vomitting and fainting. Similar to anarexia but without weight loss. Docs' can you explain what happened? I am certain I was at deaths doorstep.

[@janvenable9380]

I was hoping you would speak more in your talk about people who have hyponatremia. I have it and I’m limited to 1500 mL a day of water or fluid intake. I’ve been hospitalized more than one time for low sodium and it could be very dangerous. That’s why people when they drink tons of water have no idea what they might be doing to their bodies and have no idea they might have a form of chronic kidney disease that includes hyponatremia. But thank you for addressing the fat people get on about drinking tons and tons of water. They don’t know, that that they could actually die from drinking that much water if they have and diagnosed hypothermia.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome. Yes hyponatremia can be very dangerous. Hope you are ok

[@janvenable9380]

@@TalkingWithDocs yea I am well monitored by my nephrologist.

[@peterritchie2990]

It would be very helpful to learn more about electrolytes. Too much water dilutes necessary electrolytes? Fatigue affect electrolytes? Hunger?Importance of supplements? Ageing? Exercise? Inadequate rest? Severe cramps are very nasty. Please consider this subject. Many thanks.

[@stephenbarnes9196]

How much water should I drink when i go see urologis when i do blood work

[@jean-sebastienrichard7564]

As always docs, great common sense advice!!!! 👍👍👍

[@lindawysocki531]

I love your channel! I never was a big water drinker until about 5 years ago (I’m 75 now) I was always almost addicted to diet cola. I had a lot of bladder problems and for the most part those cleared out after I didn’t drink all that cola. So water was flushing things out for me and I’m glad it worked as I was getting surgery every 1-2 years for a blocked urethra. The water helped that. There was a radio station in Detroit who had a contest every year and they put people in a smaller car and they had to drink like a half gallon of water every hour or two and they wanted to see who could drink the most water without going to the bathroom. There were two people left and I can’t remember if the girl died in the car or later as her body shut down I guess and she died from all the water in her system. This was many years ago and needless to say they didn’t do that contest anymore. Anyways thanks for all your good advice

[@garthf9609]

Good video thanks

[@billybongthornton4285]

What sucks is when you don't get thirsty and get dehydrated . Had that happen to me a couple times

[@jobond3317]

I struggle to drink water. Yes, I drink coffee and eat water-based foods like fruit. I have collapsed a few times and got taken to hospital. So I do try, but I generally don't get thirsty except at night. I can easily drink 250 to 500mls before sleeping I do not get up at night for the toilet

[@LindaVernon]

I know how drinking water can seem impossible. I can be extremely thirsty after overdoing it, but have the water I'm trying to drink spew right back out like a fountain. What works for me is what I call the "lemon juice and 3 glasses of water method." I drink one right after the other. 1st glass -- water with about a quarter cup of lemon juice, drunk very quickly because I am sooo thirsty; 2nd glass -- water with about two tablespoons of lemon juice drunk a bit more slowly; 3rd glass with just a splash of lemon juice drunk normally. If I'm just feeling a bit thirsty or realize I have been sweating a lot and water doesn't seem appealing a splash of lemon juice in it helps. As for water-based fruit, I love all kinds of fruit but find only watermelon is effective for fast hydration. In the summer heat cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, berries are easy ways to get more fluid. (There are many benefits to eating seasonally.) Coffee, yes it's a fluid (and one I'd never want to do without), but it's a diuretic so isn't going to stay long in the body. I often don't feel thirsty, even with high activity or sweating, so I use the veins in my hands as a cue. If they appear prominent I take it as a sign to have a half cup of water or something else hydrating. Sometimes instead of trying to drink a glass of water, I'll just take sips from time to time throughout the day. Or have a bit when I walk by the kitchen or bathroom. I never aim for the "eight glasses a day" silliness and am only giving you things that work for me as ideas to prevent the hospital trips. Do the hospital staff ever have any useful suggestions?

[@LalitaBhasin]

I drink about three litres of water every day, helps me with weight management and skin care. Bit of arthritis in knees. Hope it’s not too much ?

[@skippy6462]

I'm always really thirsty after a restaurant meal. Too much salt. Is the thirst for water to flush/deal with the salt intake? Can you talk about that.

[@ChristopherS-qv8br]

I drink about 16 cups a day, but i also work out and take in alot of protein.

[@jackzimmer6553]

If you’re having a blood test taken be sure to drink extra water the day of and before. It makes it easier for the phlebotomist to do the draw.

[@spcysos]

How about alcohol consumption to take into consideration? How much does that affect the bodily functions?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It certainly can. It typically is dehydrating so you will need more water

[@gloriayouchisonbrown7734]

Thank you Drs, I was told I need to drink half of my body weigh, which would be a lot Thanks for clarification ❤

[@musheopeaus4125]

Who told you that shite ?

[@cookiejones]

One thing I d like to know: does the temperature of the water matter when you drink it? ( I loved chilled water but have heard it should be room temperature) and hot coffee, etc.. does temperature matter when it comes to drink8ng?

[@mdevorah6833]

My body does not tell me to drink. I always think it is hunger.😮 Yet when i feel my mouth and throat are dry. I know i have to drink. If i dont, next thing is my lips get cracked! Or wringled finger tips. All signs of dehydration

[@lilmsgs]

Mayo says senior males should drink a minimum 124 ounces, approximately 3.67 liters/day

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yeah there is no good evidence for that number. Age. Size. Medical issues. Exercise. It all contributes.

[@lilmsgs]

@@TalkingWithDocs I'm not disputing your comment but I find it a bit odd that all these major institutions recommend (with the same caveats) similar daily fluid intake. Male: - Mayo Clinic: 124 oz/daily - Cleveland Clinic: 104 oz/daily - Harvard Health: 125 oz/daily - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: 104 oz/daily - National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (formerly Institute of Medicine): 124 oz/daily

[@TheViking34482]

What is your opinion on yohimbe bark

[@ayokay123]

My nephrologist recommends half my body weight in ounces of water per day, but also said that there's no good research to back it up. You're on your own, baby!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yup. Up to you and your thirst primarily

[@d1427]

My body is my nephrologist- I see people playing racquet sports going to their water bottle every 5-10 minutes or so. My body needs no water or food over ~two hours of high intensity sports. But afterwards I am thirsty for the rest of the day so I fill up to my body's content.

[@4wheel4real]

Should a person drink more or less water if they have BPH? I find if I drink a lot of water, my prostate symptoms will flare up (pain). But if I drink a small amount of water, I risk getting a UTI because I don't pee as much. Can you do a video on male UTI'S, prostate health? Love all your videos. Best health content out there.

[@critter9857]

have u teried a castor oil pack down thereresearch it...its a miracle oil

[@nickseccombe1357]

I rarely feel thirsty, and am a runner. In Spain I did a long run 5 years ago and peed a pint of what looked like pure blood. I know other runners/skiers who have done the same. Never happened since as I force myself to drink even though not thirsty. Is this unusual?

[@kenhurley4441]

I'm not a coffee drinker (Tea) however I've became hooked on ice coffee with French Vanilla additive (sugar free). Does this replace drinking water?

[@tone2913]

I am a nurse in Norway, and we learned in nurse school that a good rule of thumb is to drink 30 ml. fluids per kilo body weight. So if a patient weighs 60 kilo he/she needs 1,8 liters of fluids per day. If they weigh 70 kilo they need 2,1 liters per day, and so on. Coffee, tea and alcohol are not included in this.

[@markoberhaus1414]

Had my left kidney removed in July. How long does it take for the right kidney to adjust? So far my doctor has only instructed me to keep hydrated and not to take Advil.

[@amy83079]

I drink about 1 gallon a day. I’m always thirsty and besides black coffee or tea, water is the only liquid I consume.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s a lot of water.

[@bradbrown5659]

Get your A1C checked if your always Thirsty .

[@angelinaklineburgess5286]

Great channel! Have you ever discussed rabdomyolysis? This happened to our son about 7 years ago, he was perfectly healthy , about 27 and restarted his P98 after a period of low activity for job hunting etc. It was so bad he was hospitalized for 5 days. We never really got a good explanation and he was told “ only work out to 80% not 100%” . That was it. No advice on if he needed to check on his kidneys periodically, nothing. Anyway, just wondered if you had ever covered this.

[@pattiprosperoella3244]

Gotta go, REALLY! Now I have to pee! 😂 ❤❤❤ U Docs!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

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[@pattiprosperoella3244]

@@TalkingWithDocs 😘

[@ceciliapreziose3783]

so how much should you drink???????///

[@chbu8346]

Summer I drink maybe 1.5gals a day but I workout in a garage that gets to 110F and im outside alot. Winter probably only 1gal.