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Does Excess Water Intake Affect ETG Test Results?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Jun 2016
Question: I have to ETG test and I keep getting diluted test. I have kindney stones,calculus,kidney and a overactive bladder along with IBS. I HAVE NOT HAD DRINK OR PURPOSLY TRYED TO DO THIS. Could all my health issues cause this proplem?

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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Probably due to drinking a lot of water to prevent stones.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

I'm sorry you have been having this problem. If you have kidney stones I assume you drink a lot of water. And if you drink a lot of water, then your ETG test will be dilute.

I don't think your health problems in and of themselves are causing the ETG test problem. I wouldn't expect IBS to have an effect here. But the dilution by increased drinking (which is necessary given your history of stones)is likely doing this.

I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
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Does Excess Water Intake Affect ETG Test Results?

Brief Answer: Probably due to drinking a lot of water to prevent stones. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome, I'm sorry you have been having this problem. If you have kidney stones I assume you drink a lot of water. And if you drink a lot of water, then your ETG test will be dilute. I don't think your health problems in and of themselves are causing the ETG test problem. I wouldn't expect IBS to have an effect here. But the dilution by increased drinking (which is necessary given your history of stones)is likely doing this. I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.