Nisha Varma Nisha Varma Asked 6 months ago

Can kidney disease cause dehydration?

Dealing with kidney disease, I often feel very thirsty and dehydrated, even when I drink enough water. I'm confused if my kidney problem is somehow causing this constant dehydration.

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Rohit Balan Rohit Balan Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, damaged kidneys can lose their ability to concentrate urine, making you pee more and lose fluids fast, leading to dehydration. If you are doing light walking or exercises, make sure to ask your doctor exactly how much water you should drink, as balance is crucial.

Sunita Patil Sunita Patil Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I literally just recovered from a severe kidney infection that left me extremely dehydrated and weak. I had to get IV fluids at the clinic. Don't try to manage this at home by blindly guzzling water—go to a doctor to get your fluid levels managed safely.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Haan yaar, bilkul ho sakta hai. Jab kidneys thik se kaam nahi karti na, toh body ka fluid balance poora bigad jata hai. Isme dhyan rakhna padta hai ki na paani zyada ho na kam. Ek baar doctor se milkar poori baat samajh lo.

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Consult a nephrologist

Nisha Kulkarni Nisha Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Dehydration can actually worsen existing kidney disease quite rapidly. Please do not experiment with self-care or random fluid schedules. It is highly recommended to get your blood urea and creatinine checked and consult your physician immediately for safety.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Definitely. When kidneys can't regulate electrolytes properly, dehydration happens easily. I see people drinking gallons of water or electrolytes during workouts, but with kidney issues, you must consult your doctor first before changing your fluid intake.

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Aman Preet Aman Preet Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I was researching this online because my uncle has kidney issues. It's crazy how damaged kidneys can either retain too much water or flush it out too quickly, causing sudden dehydration. Since it's a tricky balance, getting a doctor's guidance is definitely the best bet.

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