Sana Khan Sana Khan Asked 9 months ago

Can drinking lots of water cause weight gain?

Everyone says drink lots of water to stay healthy and even lose weight. But yesterday, I heard someone saying that drinking *too much* water can actually make you gain water weight. Now I'm confused – which one is it?

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Nisha Chawla Nisha Chawla Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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With PCOS, hormonal fluctuations can make us hold onto water very easily, which might show up as a temporary weight gain on the scale. It's usually just water retention and not actual fat gain. Try to stay hydrated but don't force-drink excessive water, just listen to your body.

Ketan Mehta Ketan Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Please be very careful with drinking extreme amounts of water. I once drank over 5 liters a day thinking it would flush my system, but ended up in the hospital with severe sodium deficiency and dizziness. If you are experiencing sudden swelling or rapid weight gain, please see a doctor immediately.

Amanpreet Singh Amanpreet Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Listen, drinking water won't make you fat, there are zero calories in it! If the weighing scale goes up after you chug water, it is just fluid weight that will pass. Don't overthink this simple thing, just drink normally when you are thirsty and stop stressing.

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Saraswati Devi Saraswati Devi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Water is the element of life and it cleanses our body from within. It can never cause true weight gain, as it only brings balance and purity to our organs. Stay peaceful, drink with gratitude, and do not let these daily numbers on a scale disturb your inner calm.

Vijay Kulkarni Vijay Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Don't worry about gaining weight from water. If you feel bloated, it might be because you are consuming too much salt in your food, which causes your body to hold onto that water. Just reduce processed foods and papad, and drink a normal 8-10 glasses of water daily.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Haan, weight scale par thoda weight zyada dikh sakta hai agar aapne abhi abhi dher saara paani piya hai, par wo fat nahi hai na! Don't worry, once you go to the washroom it will go back to normal. Bas excessive paani mat piyo, normal balance rakho.

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