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I drink only 3-4 ltrs of water in a day, i prespire very less and my urine colour is also normal. should i be drinking more water as said by drs ?

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Dr. Ankush Bansal answered

No: Unless you have a specific medical condition like renal or certain hormonal diseases, or if you are exposed to hot dry temperatures (i.e. No a/c) most of the day, you don't need 3-4 l of water per day.

Answered 10/8/2013

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A member asked:

I drink only 3-4 ltrs of water in a day, i prespire very less and my urine colour is also normal. should i be drinking more water as said by drs ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ankush Bansal answered

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