How Much Water Should You Drink with Kidney Disease

How much water should you drink with kidney disease

In my last video I talked about how much water someone needs to drink to keep themselves hydrated and I talked about your "wicked smart" kidneys. Of course, I neglected all the people who follow me who have chronic kidney disease and whose kidneys don't work perfectly. I address that in this video.

Working as a kidney doctor, I found that my patients were often unaware of just how important diet and lifestyle were and how often they felt unsupported by generic advice to “eat healthy”.

The home cook in me hated hearing this, so I set out to find a better way. I began to combine my medical training and love of food, making videos of simple recipes that were based on science and packed with flavor. Instead of just saying “eat healthy” to my patients, I could give them the resources they needed to make a real difference in their health.

Kidney doctor, passionate home cook, and YouTube sensation Dr Blake Shusterman empowers people to proactively manage their health by stepping into the kitchen. The author of several cookbooks with over 100,000 YouTube subscribers, The Cooking Doc® believes anyone, at any age can transform their health with small changes that make a big difference. Based on science and packed with flavor, Dr. Blake’s simple recipes have inspired home cooks everywhere to change their diet, retrain their taste buds, and transform their health.

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[Mimibryant]

I had a kidney transplant a year ago. I was told by two different drs that I was drinking too much water. I was drinking equivalent to 2 liters, no swelling, my urine when tested was very clear. I was told that it was way too much, it gets so confusing. I’ve been told forever, drink, drink, drink, now it’s too much🤷🏻‍♀️

[xf]

my son is 6 yrs old, and had acute kidney failure. he was given ultomiris, and had 2 times dialysis in ICU. now he is home recovering, doctor told us to give him 2000ml minimum of water daily until his next kidney doctor visit thats in 20 days.

[mariastellamelendez]

Thank you for making these videos. I did not need it until I was diagnosed with a kidney stone. I thought I was drinking enough water but sometimes when I have to be away from a toilet for more than an hour I do not drink water.

[suelindsey]

Ty, a new Dr told me I had ckd and it was stage 3 wow! Surprise I had it 2 years so I was told to drink 70 oz water daily but way to much for me since I was raised on lemon water I drink that and consume 50 oz 3 yrs later dropped down to lower of stage 3 and feeling better!

[dakotawurtz]

I got diagnosed last year with stage 3 ckd. My doctor put me on the wait and see approach. I don't think that was the smart approach and I don't trust him enough to go back. So now I've got to find a new nephrologist because I think my kidneys are declining.

[stacyann]

You had me at "wicked smaht"! Just starting diagnostic testing for a lesion on my kidney. Getting ahead of the game by changing my diet immediately.

[truthbtold]

This was very helpful I just found out I fall into the stage 4 and I thought I needed more water in my body but actually it's the opposite I will follow up with my kidney doctor

[williamd]

Boy, you are good. You fall right into line with my kidney doctor had recommended. Thank you ever so much and I have subscribed to your station.

[fernandovago]

It's interesting that there's alot of kidney clinics opening up in California in all cities.

[judithmargret]

I'm stage 2. Went to docs last week for results of bloodtests. I forgot to get printout of results, though he did say my urea was high, and he found he had many patients with high urea and it can be caused by red meat and heat, ( we are having a very hot summer.
Through doing my own research I found it also can be caused by dehydration, so I'm finding out how much water I need to drink.
I have read 1-2 litres, or when I'm thirsty. I don't see how water intake for me at 45 kgs. and someone who weighs 100 kgs could be the same, and now I have to worry about drinking too much.
My doctor is helpful to an extent, but because I won't take any medication, no diabetes, normal blood pressure, certainly not overweight, I mainly only see him for tests every 3 months.
As he said, his job is to prescribe medication, that's what he's trained for, and as I won't take medication, ever, he can't do much, so I'm on my own with much conflicting advice to sift through.
I'm also concerned with my weight loss, as all fattening foods are things I can't eat.

[aprilthebaker]

Milk thistle helps for liver and kidneys

[kimyoung]

Thank you so much Sir, have a great weekend ❤️

[noemifitzpatrick]

Post nephrectomy surgery & 5”2’ female.
Bladder explodes with pain with over load of water, but no feet inflammation. I take protein liquid meals, electrolytes water & yes & a plant base diet with white meats, fishes along with veggies & fruits. Light sugar, no alcohol & I feel water regulation is necessary for the remaining kidney of water intake. Thank you for your water & liquid information ❤

[fiorella]

well how much water I suppose to drink to stay healtly?

[richardpickell]

I am a dialysis patient. They have me on a 180 MG restriction per 24 hours. I weigh in at 212 pounds. Each individual is different.

[moninacaserba]

Doc how about if you polycystic kidney disease can you drink water if you are thirsty?

[CandycaneBeyond]

How do you know if it is a kidney stone or kidney disease?

[anoceanaway]

Distilled water is great for cleaning out the kidneys, I try to drink a glass a day with my other drinks

[davidkays-cxrj]

So if you walk 300 miles in 3 summer months you need to drink when you're thirsty or you'll be dehydrated 2 liters won't do it

[loveasmr]

Hi I am trying to find the answer to how much fluid should I drink with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, I am at the Cirrhosis stage but also Kidney, disease, and interstitial Lung disease please?