Question 1

24 hour urine over 3lt. i drink lots of fluids (probably over 3lt daily). should i cut down on fluids? is this normal urine output for fluid intake?

Accepted Answer

More than needed: About two liters would be sufficient, unless you are engaged in activity than causes excessive sweating or are exposed to high ambient temperature. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256

Question 2

have dysautonomia. my doctor recommended florinef as needed for hypotensive episodes. can it work as needed? i thought it took weeks to work. i have high salt and fluid intake daily. can florinef work quickly with salt and water?

Accepted Answer

: Florinef can begin to work in 2-4 hours and have peak effect probably in 6-8 hours

Question 3

my daily urine output for a 24 hours is 4.5liter for a fluid intake of around 2.8 liter also has a sudden urge to urinate, my urologist is saying my kidney is functioning correctly based on electrolyte blood test is he right. do i need nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

: Get the app Cronometer and track the water content of everything you eat/drink.  And then see if this matches your urine output.  If you are not getting up at night to pee kidneys likely.  Fluid that goes in must come out or u gain weight. Out includes sweat(sensible and insensible) spit, stool, lungs and urine. Google these and then use Cronometer to track.  It should add up.

Question 4

the past month, my fluid intake have dramatically increased. some days, i consume almost 10-12l of fluid.

Accepted Answer

Diabetes : With such a large increase in your fluid intake I would need more history. Have you increased you fluid in take because of severe thirst or is this a conscience effort just to drink more water.   I would also like to know if you lost weight, are constantly tired, sleep a lot and are you having blurred vision. All of theses signs point to a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.

Question 5

what amount of your fluid intake is derived from diuretics?

Accepted Answer

None: Diuretics account for NO fluid intake. They induce urinary output only.

Question 6

what causes decreased thirst/fluid intake?

Accepted Answer

A Couple of Things: Thirst is controlled by a center in the brainstem.  That center is sensitive (exquisitely so) to the concentration of sodium in the blood. So, from that, you can gather the two simple answers. If the sodium level is too low for any reason, it would require more than usual dehydration to raise it to the level triggering thirst. If the center is less responsive (old age) the thirst signal is weaker.

Question 7

should i limit my fluid intake before delivery?

Accepted Answer

No: Good hydration is important throughout and before pregnancy.  A healthy person manages fluid intake by controlling fluid output through the kidneys.  Though there are conditions that can interfere with this, most people can do with a wide range of fluid inputs.  Dehydration, in general, is bad.

Question 8

why does increases fluid intake help when you have a cold?

Accepted Answer

Hydration: Is very important during any acute event your body is experiencing, this would include an acute infection.  Also if you have a fever, you need to make sure that you stay well-hydrated as perspiration causes fluid loss.

Question 9

how much fluid intake does the average 3 year old need per day?

Accepted Answer

Fluid intake : A 3 year old should be taking in 40-50 ounces of fluid daily. The vast majority of this should be as water.  About 12-16 ounces should be as milk. Needs go up with exercise,  hot weather or increased losses such as when child has diarrhea.  Try to stay away from soda, sugary fluids such as kool-aid or juices, and energy drinks in that age group are absolute NO.

Question 10

i heard that if we take lot of fluid intake we are actually making our kidney oveework...is.this true? how much litres of fluid should we take?

Accepted Answer

Takes a lot: Your question is fun. Healthy kidneys are capable of managing large swings in fluid intake to keep you balanced. If you eat a healthy diet, have normal kidney function, and are purposefully forcing yourself to hold urine....(drinking/peeing contest) then you can drink many liters a day if you really wanted too. 2-3liters should prevent kidney stones but not overwhelm you if your currently helathy.

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24 hour urine over 3lt. i drink lots of fluids (probably over 3lt daily). should i cut down on fluids? is this normal urine output for fluid intake?

A member asked:

Have dysautonomia. my doctor recommended florinef as needed for hypotensive episodes. can it work as needed? i thought it took weeks to work. i have high salt and fluid intake daily. can florinef work quickly with salt and water?

A member asked:

My daily urine output for a 24 hours is 4.5liter for a fluid intake of around 2.8 liter also has a sudden urge to urinate, my urologist is saying my kidney is functioning correctly based on electrolyte blood test is he right. do i need nephrologist?

A member asked:

The past month, my fluid intake have dramatically increased. some days, i consume almost 10-12l of fluid.

A member asked:

What amount of your fluid intake is derived from diuretics?

A member asked:

What causes decreased thirst/fluid intake?

A member asked:

Should i limit my fluid intake before delivery?

A member asked:

Why does increases fluid intake help when you have a cold?

A member asked:

How much fluid intake does the average 3 year old need per day?

A member asked:

I heard that if we take lot of fluid intake we are actually making our kidney oveework...is.this true? how much litres of fluid should we take?

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