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Im in stage 3 kidney problems, im 60 and 4ft5, im seeing my kidney doctor end of march and wondered if theirs anything i can do on my own till then, like should i drink more water and how much for my size? anything else that can reveres kidney damage?
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Reverse kidney damag: Depending on what is causing your kidney damage there many things you can do. If BP high get it down, if DM control sugar. But you must work with your team who knows what is causing the damage. Avoid NSAIDS till you see Dr. Drink when you are thirsty. No need to drink more. Indeed one with bad kidneys can die from drinking too much water. Go to uptodate.com and read more.
Answered 2/25/2021
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