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When kidney s working only 50%, should v drink more water or less water, ? or is it wen kidney s fully damaged v shouldn't drink water?
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GFR: Kidney function is measured by glomerular filtration rate (gfr), creatinine & blood urea nitrogen (bun) normal GFR is 60 %. If GFR is consistently lower than 40% chronic kidney disease is a concern. Complete kidney failure requiring dialysis occurs when GFR is close to 10%. Consult a nephrologist to understand your current risk and take preventive methods to preserve their function.
Answered 6/10/2014
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