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Suggest Solution For Dehydration In An Elderly Person

i am 74 yr male, 200 lbs. with creatinine recent level at 2.01 mg/dl and 5 days/week exercise programs at ymca approx 3 hrs/day...how much water should i be drinking daily to prevent dehydration and get to normal creatinine blood level ?? bob, thanks.
Fri, 23 Aug 2019
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Hello,

First we should determine what the cause of slightly elevated creatinine is:
- Severe dehydration?
- Intense exercise?
- Chronic kidney/heart disease?
- Increased consumption of protein?

By treating the main cause, the levels of creatinine will get back to normal again. So we need to have a look at your blood and biochemistry lab tests reports to analyze and understand the underlying causes.

For the moment I can only suggest to increase plain water intake with oral rehydration salts once a day. Plus increase fresh fruits a s vegetables juice during the day. Avoid high protein foods.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Solution For Dehydration In An Elderly Person

Hello, First we should determine what the cause of slightly elevated creatinine is: - Severe dehydration? - Intense exercise? - Chronic kidney/heart disease? - Increased consumption of protein? By treating the main cause, the levels of creatinine will get back to normal again. So we need to have a look at your blood and biochemistry lab tests reports to analyze and understand the underlying causes. For the moment I can only suggest to increase plain water intake with oral rehydration salts once a day. Plus increase fresh fruits a s vegetables juice during the day. Avoid high protein foods. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician