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What Are The Risks Of Low Fluid Consumption?

Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014

Question: I dont drink much water throughout the day nor do i feel the urge , my intake might be around .5 liters a day on average. What risks does it have on my health ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No serious implications...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The current recommendations for fluid intake is drink as much fluid to quench your thirst. If you are not thirsty and have no other health problems such as constipation, kidney stones or indigestion then you are just doing fine.

So don't be worried. But make sure you don't go thirsty for long.

Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (10 minutes later)

Thank you however are loud belches an indication of indigestion ? I am not constipated nor do i intentionally go thirsty .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
May or may not be...

Detailed Answer:
Belching usually occur when excess air is swallowed while eating. It may be seen when you eat too rapidly. It may also be related to the type of food you eat. It may or may not be a feature of indigestion. If you belch very frequently, perhaps you should get it checked by your doctor.

Hope I am clear. You are free to ask more questions before closing this discussion.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar