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Drinking water - Kidney Stones

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axes2t2
axes2t2 Original post #1
Jun 21, 2011 at 5:54 PM
*somebody's getting old*

:p

Oh and drink atleast 3L water everyday.
gameranand
Jun 21, 2011 at 6:11 PM
Re: Lightheadedness, Nausea while playing Borderlands?

axes2t2 said:
Oh and drink atleast 3L water everyday.
I read somewhere that we should drink about 6-8L everyday. :)
tkin
tkin #3
Jun 21, 2011 at 8:15 PM
Re: Lightheadedness, Nausea while playing Borderlands?

I read somewhere that we should drink about 6-8L everyday. :)
Its bad to drink that much water, here in kolkata AMRI hospital has a sign board saying drinking too much water causes kidney stones, mukherjee or death_knight can answer our queries.
gameranand
Jun 21, 2011 at 10:24 PM
Re: Lightheadedness, Nausea while playing Borderlands?

tkin said:
Its bad to drink that much water, here in kolkata AMRI hospital has a sign board saying drinking too much water causes kidney stones, mukherjee or death_knight can answer our queries.
Oh boy. I guess I need to lower my dose of water. :(
comp@ddict
Jun 22, 2011 at 9:05 AM
Re: Lightheadedness, Nausea while playing Borderlands?

I thought "not drinking" too much water caused kidney stones.

:sigh: these hospitals, but of course! they want you unwell, so you go to them for treatment, and pay them MOOLAH!!!
Piyush
Piyush #6
Jun 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Re: Lightheadedness, Nausea while playing Borderlands?

I thought "not drinking" too much water caused kidney stones.

you are right
drinking less water cause kidney stones
however the "quality" of potable water also matters
Faun
Faun #7
Jun 22, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Re: Lightheadedness, Nausea while playing Borderlands?

I thought "not drinking" too much water caused kidney stones.

yeah, same here.
Alok
Alok #8
Jun 22, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Re: Lightheadedness, Nausea while playing Borderlands?

I'm also heard that if you not drink enough then there will be kidney stones.
Tech.Masti
Jun 22, 2011 at 2:09 PM
doctors in TV's health program or local doctor/Homeopathy doctors etc. heard everywhere that we need to take minimum of 2L water everyday.....
pulkitpopli2004
Jun 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM
study says that "Fluid intake should be sufficient to maintain a urine output of 2 to 3 litres per day." so water consumption should be arnd 4-5 L per day
asingh
asingh #11
Jun 22, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Just have a can/bottle of beer a day. All will be well.

Hic...
R2K
R2K #12
Jun 22, 2011 at 3:43 PM
^^
beer is good for health ?:D
There are a lot of non alcoholic drinks that you ppl can use instead
funkysourav
Jun 22, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Just have a can/bottle of beer a day. All will be well.

Hic...

lol
you'll start with an inch and soon enough it will take a mile(cirrhosis anyone?)
lemon water, lassi , curd milk FTW :D
gameranand
Jun 22, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Guys please tell me Do I need to lower my dose of water or not??? I drink about 6L per day. :/
asingh said:
Just have a can/bottle of beer a day. All will be well.
LOL..:)):D:D:D:D:rofl::rofl:
funkysourav
Jun 22, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Guys please tell me Do I need to lower my dose of water or not??? I drink about 6L per day. :/

LOL..:)):D:D:D:D:rofl::rofl:

i drink less than 2.5 :|
maybe i am gonna pour some whiskey to my water to lure myself increase my intake
Faun
Faun #16
Jun 22, 2011 at 10:59 PM
I need to drink beer now :/

maybe i am gonna pour some whiskey to my water to lure myself increase my intake
Vodka blends well with water.
mukherjee
mukherjee #17
Jun 23, 2011 at 12:37 AM
I read somewhere that we should drink about 6-8L everyday. :)

Drinking 2-4 L is the normal limit...too little...u run the risk of supersaturating the urine--->crystallization,stone formation....

Too much....u run the risk of water intoxication or dilutional hyponatremia( which may actually be fatal if not treated emergently)....

Judiciousness is the name of the game :)

I need to drink beer now :/


Vodka blends well with water.

It might do so...but u will pay with both your pocket and your quality of life...alcohol will kill u day by day...without u even realizing it...u can laugh now...but will realize 10 years hence...the longer our lifespan becomes....the better we come to see the adverse effects of alcohol....FYI it worsens cognition,impairs anterograde memory,memory recall and messes with ur HDL LDL VLDL bla bla..look it up if u want...change is in your hands bro...u have the power...:doublethumb:
Tech.Masti
Jun 23, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Any doctor here? Please answer something...
tkin
tkin #19
Jun 23, 2011 at 12:45 AM
We have dr. in the house people, do not drink alcohol and keep tab on your water limit.

Any doctor here? Please answer something...
mukherjee is a doctor(a real dr, if you are asking).
xtremevicky
Jun 23, 2011 at 12:50 AM
Drink Beer and your water consumption will be ok :D
Faun
Faun #21
Jun 23, 2011 at 12:54 AM
It might do so...but u will pay with both your pocket and your quality of life...alcohol will kill u day by day...without u even realizing it...u can laugh now...but will realize 10 years hence...the longer our lifespan becomes....the better we come to see the adverse effects of alcohol....FYI it worsens cognition,impairs anterograde memory,memory recall and messes with ur HDL LDL VLDL bla bla..look it up if u want...change is in your hands bro...u have the power...:doublethumb:

How about wine ?
R2K
R2K #23
Jun 23, 2011 at 1:50 AM
It might do so...but u will pay with both your pocket and your quality of life...alcohol will kill u day by day...without u even realizing it...u can laugh now...but will realize 10 years hence...the longer our lifespan becomes....the better we come to see the adverse effects of alcohol....FYI it worsens cognition,impairs anterograde memory,memory recall and messes with ur HDL LDL VLDL bla bla..look it up if u want...change is in your hands bro...u have the power...:doublethumb:

And I used to feel weird because i am the only one in my peer circle who doesn't drink or smoke. :)
Friends tease me at parties just because i don't even agree to have a beer. :D:D:D
mukherjee
mukherjee #24
Jun 23, 2011 at 2:03 AM
How about wine ?

Thanks...but no thanks...its ur life after all...choose wisely ;)

That seriously is a bad bad tipple.

Righto! :cool:

We have dr. in the house people, do not drink alcohol and keep tab on your water limit.


mukherjee is a doctor(a real dr, if you are asking).

Thanks for letting the cat outta the bag :lol:

And I used to feel weird because i am the only one in my peer circle who doesn't drink or smoke. :)
Friends tease me at parties just because i don't even agree to have a beer. :D:D:D

Just hand ur friends a mirror(to introspect)

And sorry to break it...passive smoking kills too :cry:
Piyush
Piyush #25
Jun 23, 2011 at 9:04 AM
And I used to feel weird because i am the only one in my peer circle who doesn't drink or smoke. :)
Friends tease me at parties just because i don't even agree to have a beer. :D:D:D

same with me
though i laugh at them and tell them that you'll all notice the difference aftter completing your 30s
i'm happy that i don't do such stuff :)
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #26
Jun 23, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Re: Lightheadedness, Nausea while playing Borderlands?

I read somewhere that we should drink about 6-8L everyday. :)

6~8L is too much..4~5L is more than enuf....

Catherine Zeta Zones drinks 6~8L a day as told by her in a interview :smile:
Piyush
Piyush #27
Jun 23, 2011 at 2:28 PM
i like Catherine Zeta Zones :D
Scientia Wiz
Jun 23, 2011 at 2:55 PM
Water is the gift for humans by god

These are the advantages !

Get Healthy Skin
Flush Toxins
Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Attack
Cushion And Lube Your Joints And Muscles
Get Energized And Be Alert
Stay Regular
Reduce Your Risk Of Disease And Infection
Regulate Your Body Temperature
Burn More Fat And Build More Muscle
Get Well
Tech.Masti
Jun 23, 2011 at 4:32 PM
@mukherjee,dhonyabad dactarbabu .....
@tkin, thanx....

i do not smoke/drink..... :|
D
Deleted member 26636 #30
Jun 23, 2011 at 7:51 PM
oh no....i only drink about 1L a day....gotta start drinking more...
Faun
Faun #31
Jun 23, 2011 at 8:44 PM
same with me
though i laugh at them and tell them that you'll all notice the difference aftter completing your 30s
i'm happy that i don't do such stuff :)

here we go again :razz:
BBC News - 'World's oldest person' dies at 114 in Brazil
Maria Gomes Valentim said she enjoyed a glass of wine every now and then

There are no rules in this game unless you are an addict.
Piyush
Piyush #33
Jun 23, 2011 at 9:12 PM
here we go again :razz:
BBC News - 'World's oldest person' dies at 114 in Brazil


There are no rules in this game unless you are an addict.
are you an addict?
vamsi_krishna
Jun 23, 2011 at 9:45 PM
To this day.. I never measured my water intake. No idea about approx. intake either.But, I will tomorrow. Lets see.
Faun
Faun #36
Jun 23, 2011 at 10:22 PM
are you an addict?

No, it's been like 3-4 months since I drank anything heavy. I hate everything except vodka, stalker.

1 month ago had beer with frens during a trip.

Moderation is the key.
Piyush
Piyush #37
Jun 23, 2011 at 10:24 PM
No, it's been like 3-4 months since I drank anything heavy. I hate everything except vodka, stalker.

1 month ago had beer with frens during a trip.

Moderation is the key.

well occasionally...then i don't think it does that much harm
btw real stalker :D ;)
tkin
tkin #39
Jun 23, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Water helps a lot, I drink about 2.5-3.5 ltrs per day, good enough I think(I don't exercise much, no gyms nothing, I'm just slim).
J
joshiks7 #40
Jun 26, 2011 at 11:27 PM
Hi,

About kidney stones:

*Normal subjects can excrete more than 10 to 15 liters of (very dilute)urine per day, hence drinking even large amount of water in persons with normal kidneys will not lead to hyponatremia (low serum sodium). This can rarely occur in few patients who chronic psychiatric disorders.

*Kidney stones occur most commonly due to genetic predisposition leading to various metabolic abnormalities. In these individuals one of the ways to prevent stones is to ensure adequate urinary flow and avoid crystallization. This can be achieved with drinking at least 2-2.5L of water per day, but there is no need to drink 6-8L per day (though this will not harm apart from excessive urination). This is more imp. in summer (as more sweating may lead to dehydration ind increased risk of stone formation).

*Alcoholic beverages do not have increased risk of stone formation but no any particular drink is routinely advisable to avoid the stones.

*Limit salt intake.

*This is misconception that calcium containing products to be avoided, infact its intake should be normal.
tkin
tkin #41
Jun 27, 2011 at 1:28 AM
Hi,

About kidney stones:

*Normal subjects can excrete more than 10 to 15 liters of (very dilute)urine per day, hence drinking even large amount of water in persons with normal kidneys will not lead to hyponatremia (low serum sodium). This can rarely occur in few patients who chronic psychiatric disorders.

*Kidney stones occur most commonly due to genetic predisposition leading to various metabolic abnormalities. In these individuals one of the ways to prevent stones is to ensure adequate urinary flow and avoid crystallization. This can be achieved with drinking at least 2-2.5L of water per day, but there is no need to drink 6-8L per day (though this will not harm apart from excessive urination). This is more imp. in summer (as more sweating may lead to dehydration ind increased risk of stone formation).

*Alcoholic beverages do not have increased risk of stone formation but no any particular drink is routinely advisable to avoid the stones.

*Limit salt intake.

*This is misconception that calcium containing products to be avoided, infact its intake should be normal.
My mom takes a lot of gelusil, about 2-3 spoon per day, not regularly but maybe 2-4 days per week, is that bad?

PS: Also I have high calcium level in blood(reached the upper limit) but my PTH levels are totally normal, should I be concerned?
Sarath
Sarath #42
Jun 27, 2011 at 2:09 AM
Drinking 2litres is encouraged normally.

You can up it by a litre or more. But drinking too much water puts unnecessary pressure on the kidneys. Drinking less has bad effects too.

Adequate rehydration is enough.
thewisecrab
Jun 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM
I have a kidney stone. Lack of water combined with weird diet in my hostel led to colic pains in my abdomen a few months ago

Doc mentioned any kind of liquid, beer/barley water/cranberry juice/pepsi/good ol' water is enough to flush it out. Just increase intake from 2-3L (which is for normal folks) to atleast 8L. Oh and the meds too.
Faun
Faun #44
Jun 27, 2011 at 1:20 PM
Hi,

About kidney stones:

*Normal subjects can excrete more than 10 to 15 liters of (very dilute)urine per day, hence drinking even large amount of water in persons with normal kidneys will not lead to hyponatremia (low serum sodium). This can rarely occur in few patients who chronic psychiatric disorders.

*Kidney stones occur most commonly due to genetic predisposition leading to various metabolic abnormalities. In these individuals one of the ways to prevent stones is to ensure adequate urinary flow and avoid crystallization. This can be achieved with drinking at least 2-2.5L of water per day, but there is no need to drink 6-8L per day (though this will not harm apart from excessive urination). This is more imp. in summer (as more sweating may lead to dehydration ind increased risk of stone formation).

*Alcoholic beverages do not have increased risk of stone formation but no any particular drink is routinely advisable to avoid the stones.

*Limit salt intake.

*This is misconception that calcium containing products to be avoided, infact its intake should be normal.

Informative :smile:
axes2t2
axes2t2 #45
Jun 28, 2011 at 7:42 AM
Oh and one more thing...

If you feel you are hungry first drink a glass of water.