The kidneys get rid of extra fluids and waste by making urine. This natural filtering process works better when you drink enough water. But drinking a lot of water doesn't help the kidneys get cleaner or stronger. In fact, putting too much water into the body can sometimes put more stress on the kidneys and make the blood's important electrolytes less concentrated.
To know how much water the kidneys really need, The Daily Jagran turned to Dr Varun Mittal, Head - Kidney Transplant and Associate Chief - Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery (Unit I), Artemis Hospitals.
How Much Water Do Your Kidneys Really Need?
Dr Varun Mittal stated, “A lot of people don't know how much water their bodies really need, but it's very important for keeping the kidneys healthy. A lot of people believe that everyone should drink eight to ten glasses of water every day. The truth is that how much water each person needs depends on their age, body size, climate, level of activity, and overall health.”
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Doctor Listed 5 Ways To Stay Hydrated:
1. Listening to your body is a simple way to learn how to stay hydrated. Thirst is a natural way for the body to tell you it needs fluids.
2. The colour of your urine can also give you a hint. Urine that is light yellow or pale straw colored usually means that you are well hydrated. Dark yellow urine, on the other hand, may mean that you need to drink more fluids.
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3. Keep in mind that drinking water isn't the only way to stay hydrated. Fruits, vegetables and milk are some of the foods that can help you get enough fluids each day.
4. People who live in hot places, work out a lot or are sick may need to drink more fluids.
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5. Instead of following strict rules, make sure you drink enough water throughout the day.
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Lastly, to keep your kidneys and overall health in good shape, you usually just need to drink water when you're thirsty and live a healthy life.