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What Causes Abdominal Pain After Drinking Distilled Water?

Posted on Mon, 29 Aug 2016

Question: I have been drinking distilled water for about 5 days now from a distiller I recently bought and I woke up this morning and it feels like my kidneys hurt. Is my body just flushing junk out or is this something else ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I dont think it is related

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.

I dont think it is related. It is known that destilled water is healthier and good for kidney function as it reduces risk of kidney stones formation,however it should not lead to any kind of pain in kidneys unless you took too excessive amount of it,more than 4 liters per day. You should wait and see what happens in next 12-24 hours. If fever or burning pain while urinating occur,then you should see doctor and check for urinary infection.

Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (58 minutes later)

thank you doc could I have been dehydrated since I was very active yesterday. Does dehydration cause pain ?So far no burning or fever. I had 2 glasses of water and it feels better but still a little hurting

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dehydration possible

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Dehydration is possible cause especially if you didn't take 2-2.5 liter of fluids per day and even more if you are physically active

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj