Best fluid: Water - everyone (average 70 kg person) should drink enough water to produce 2 quarts or urine a day: otherwise you are clinically "dehydrated." (actual fluid intake varies between individuals based on activity/climate/exertion/....).
Answered 10/3/2016
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Need evaluation: Avoid foods or drinks with caffeine or alcohol. You need to be evaluated to determine why the kidneys hurt. There may be an obstruction or infection. See a urologist.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Kidney pain: Best intervention is high fluid intake - 4 liters per day of water, supplemented with lemonade one quart per day and or lemon extract from ReaLemon 4 tablespoons per day. Avoid animal protein. Avoid animal fats Take in more plant fats. Avoid simple sugar. Eat complex carb from colored fruit and vegetables.
Answered 8/11/2014
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