• female
• 30 Years
• 31/03/2021

How much water is too much?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 5+ Yrs

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It is not suggested to consume 4.5lts for an average adult

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I was diagnosed with CKD last month and my creatinine was at 4.1. My doctor did a biopsy and mentioned that 820 glomeruli showed shrinking because of IgA. There's no swelling on my face or feet but I'm passing protein in my urine, no blood though. My blood pressure has been around 12585. I'm looking for a second opinion because I've been on medication for the past week but my creatinine has gone up to 7. My doctor still advises continuing with Omnacortil 40 and Sevcar. Is this the right approach, or should I be concerned about the increase in creatinine levels? Would really appreciate some guidance.

-It sounds like you've been diagnosed with CKD, with a creatinine level of 4.1 initially, which has risen to 7 despite starting treatment. The biopsy showed IgA-related damage, and you're on Omnacortil and Sevcar. Since your doctor recommends continuing t

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I'm getting a creatinine test soon and I'm a bit unsure about whether I should be drinking water beforehand. Like, how much water is okay to drink, and when should I drink it? Does it have any impact on the results of the creatinine level test? I'm just trying to make sure everything's good for accurate results.

drink 6 to 8 liters water per day

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I've been diagnosed with albumin in my urine, and I also have diabetes and high blood pressure. My blood urea and creatinine levels are at 1.2 and 40, respectively. Are these levels risky, and what steps should I take next?

In conclusion, albumin in urine is an early sign that should not be ignored, especially if you're already dealing with diabetes and high blood pressure. However, since your kidney function tests are still normal, this is a good sign, and with proper management, the risk of kidney damage can be minimized.

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