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Does Large Water Intake Help In Stage 3 Kidney Disease?

I was told by two doctors in my doctors office I was stage 3 kidney disease and if I didn t drink 48 to 64 ounces of water a day I wouldn t live to March which is my birthday. Another doctor in that office told me that was wrong. I asked her about what the other Dr. said and her reply was, Oh, you know Dr. Shah. I never had Dr. Shah before. I donated kidney 2003 so I seem to get doctors who are too careful. I want a second opinion from another office and I was trying to find a doctor of nephrology.
Mon, 23 May 2016
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.
In stage 3 kidney disease,the fluid intake depends on the urine output.
Urine output +500 ml,is safe normal intake This advise is given everywhere.
Restricted salt and protein intake in diet,is the other advice given.
He must avoid fresh fruits and coconut water as well.
Regular check of Hb, creatinine,and electrolytes is very important.
If you've any doubts,you may send me a direct question,with all reports.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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Does Large Water Intake Help In Stage 3 Kidney Disease?

Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety. In stage 3 kidney disease,the fluid intake depends on the urine output. Urine output +500 ml,is safe normal intake This advise is given everywhere. Restricted salt and protein intake in diet,is the other advice given. He must avoid fresh fruits and coconut water as well. Regular check of Hb, creatinine,and electrolytes is very important. If you ve any doubts,you may send me a direct question,with all reports. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.