Do not Overuse, Drinking water too much also can be dangerous

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The water content in the body should be balanced, not less not more. If the body is dehydrated or water then it can be fatal in the kidneys. Then, what if drink excess water?

Consuming water excessively is very not recommended. "a day enough 2 to 3 liters. However do not impose the same number of people who ever experiencing kidney disease because its size already different," said Dr.dr.Parlindungan Siregar, SpPD-KGH.

It was mentioned by him in commemoration of World Kidney Day at the Grand Sahid, Jl Sudirman, Jakarta, and was written on Thursday (03/07/2013).

"Also at the age of 65 years upwards, most much water consumed a maximum of 1.5 liters a day," Add expert the kidney of hypertension this RSCM FKUI.

Patients with impaired renal function do not have perfect function such as usual although have been treated. In conditions such as it, the levels of water intake should be reduced to reduce the workload of the kidneys.

Dr. Parlindungan indulge in excess water in the body can also lead to decreased levels of sodium in the blood. Lack of sodium can result in drowsiness and rapid tired. This situation also resulted in bodily fluids will become dilute and its amount become excessive. As a result, the cells in the body will swell, followed with swelling of the brain up to cause seizures and even death.

Very recommended for you to pay by installments equivalent of 2 liters or 8 glasses of water per day from wake up. You can drink 1 to 2 glasses when starting the day and multiply the consumption of water in the daytime. Avoid consume a lot of water at once.