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Have High Blood Pressure, Kidney Problem. All Tests Done. Have Been Under Medication. Should Water Be Drank More?

I am a 41 year old male,weighing 250lbs. and I have a serum creatinine level of 1.6 & my BUN is 24. Renal ulra sound showed, mild scarring on the outside surface of the left kidney. I have had high blood pressure in the past, but have taken Tolprol XL, for the past 8-10 years, and my dose was increased to 100mg., for the past 5years. My blood pressure remains controlled. Should I drink lots of water, and is drinking gatorade recommended?

Thanks for any advice you can give!
Wed, 26 Jun 2013
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Hi, You have borderline chronic kidney disease, and as such should be getting your BUN and Creatinine checked on a regular basis, and follow the treating nephrologist's advice. As of now, it does not appear that there is any reason why you should restrict water, and indeed 3 litres per day of oral fluids might even be healthy unless you have swelling of feet or any facial puffiness. However, you would be well advised to restrict salt in your diet, and also unless you really require, avoid sports drinks till you get assurance from the treating nephrologist that it is indeed OK for you take salts in drinks, as they could put pressure on kidneys which are under mild stress.
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Have High Blood Pressure, Kidney Problem. All Tests Done. Have Been Under Medication. Should Water Be Drank More?

Hi, You have borderline chronic kidney disease, and as such should be getting your BUN and Creatinine checked on a regular basis, and follow the treating nephrologist s advice. As of now, it does not appear that there is any reason why you should restrict water, and indeed 3 litres per day of oral fluids might even be healthy unless you have swelling of feet or any facial puffiness. However, you would be well advised to restrict salt in your diet, and also unless you really require, avoid sports drinks till you get assurance from the treating nephrologist that it is indeed OK for you take salts in drinks, as they could put pressure on kidneys which are under mild stress.