Prevent Dehydration in PKD and Other Kidney Diseases

2015-09-05 02:57

Patients with PKD or other kidney diseases should pay attention to preventing dehydration very much. It is always necessary for them to limit intake of water in daily life. In addition, if the weather is very hot, especially in summer, they are having a more possibility of dehydration. Dialysis, strict diet and poor physical condition may contribute to dehydration. At first, let’s know dehydration.

Dehydration starts as you have the feeling of thirst. 90% of water in our body stays in cells, and 10% accumulates in bloodstream. When we cannot have enough water, water in cells will get into bloodstream. If 10% of water in cells is lost, serious symptoms will occur. 20% loss can make people die in the end.

Symptoms of dehydration:

Feel dry in mouth

Heart beats fast

Muscle spasm

Urine changes like odor, dark or bright color

Less urination and volume

Fatigue and weakness

How much water should our body have per day?

It differentiates from one to another, because individual's physical activity and conditions are different in fact, such as muscle strength, kidney function and exterior temperature. Our body do not only take in water by fluids, but also ingest water by eating fruits and vegestables like watermelon and lettuce.

Some water needs can be met through foods such as lettuce, watermelon and grapefruit. Vegetables and fruits have high water content while bread, nuts and oils have lower or no water content

Effective ways to prevent dehydration in PKD or other kidney disease:

1. take notes water or fluids you consume.

2. when you go out, especially in hot weather, take water or drinks with you.

3. in addition to drinks or alcohols, fruits and vegetables also contain water, which belongs to fluids you ingest, too.

4. protect yourself from strong sunshine, which can make people get dizzy and dehydration.

It is advised highly that patients with PKD and other kidney diseases should consult doctors or dietitian in detail to set up plans for water intake per day. In addition, our doctors will make a good diet plan or water intake according to your conditions, welcome to leave a message or contact our online doctor anytime. Reply will be given very fast.

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