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I am confused about the amount of water i should drink.i sit in an ac office and don't sweat.read somewhere more than 3 ltrs a day can cause edema.

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Dr. Marion Mcfarland answered

Depends on diet: 3 liters is a lot of water if you are not sweating and could cause water intoxication unless you have some salt intake.*8 glasses of water is plenty to drink.

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Answered 5/15/2014

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A member asked:

I am confused about the amount of water i should drink.i sit in an ac office and don't sweat.read somewhere more than 3 ltrs a day can cause edema.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marion Mcfarland answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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