Top 15 Benefits of Drinking Water

Improves Digestive Health

Maintains Healthy Body Weight

Boosts Energy Levels

Balances Body Fluids

Keeps Skin Healthy

Improves Brain Function

Enables Physical Activity

Lubricates Joints

Regulates Body Temperature

Relieves Headaches

Supports Kidney Function

Enhances Immune System

Detoxifies the Body

Improves Mood

Aids in Nutrient Absorption

Five Conditions Where Water Intake needs to be Restricted

Heart Failure: Patients may need to limit their water intake to prevent fluid overload. Excessive fluid can lead to pulmonary edema, causing significant breathing difficulties. Monitoring fluid intake is essential to avoid exacerbating heart conditions.

Chronic Kidney Disease: Individuals with this condition often require a controlled fluid intake, usually between 1 to 1.5 liters daily, to prevent overburdening the failing kidneys.

Low Sodium or Hyponatremia: Those with low sodium levels in the blood, a condition known as hyponatremia, must restrict their water intake to avoid diluting sodium levels further. This condition can arise in the elderly or as a side effect of certain medications, such as diuretics, and requires careful management based on its severity.

Liver Cirrhosis & Ascites: Fluid intake might be limited for patients with liver cirrhosis to manage or prevent ascites, the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. Proper fluid management is crucial in preventing additional complications associated with liver disease.

Brain Surgery or Injury: Following certain brain surgeries or in cases of brain injury, it's important to control fluid intake to minimize the risk of cerebral edema, or brain swelling. This precaution helps in reducing the risk of complications during recovery.

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Comments

swapna-george-

Thank you

gaweet

does age matter? I'm below 18 by a lot and idk if this is the right amount.

angelo-epps

Wow it seems that i need to be drinking ALOT more water!

darisme

Caffeine in drinks is dehydrating but not that much. There will still be net hydration from, for example, drinking 16oz of coffee, but it would just be less due to the caffeine. It does not cancel out all the water you consume.

darlene-smith

Our bodies naturally let us know when we need water. We become aware by feeling tired and sluggish also we feel thirsty. Our throat and mouth become very dry with less saliva. Even our eyes can feel a little dry especially our skin when it feels itchy and dry. Drinking enough fluids daily helps our bodies to function properly. If we are drinking enough water each day we will feel at our best.