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Can drinking excessive amounts of water cause kidney disease?
I am working out to lose weight and the trainer has advised me to drink almost 5 liters of water. Can this cause any pressure or damage to my kidneys?
5 Answers
No. It doesn't cause CKD, but it can cause drop in sodium levels if you are drinking a lot, like more than 3 liters.
No, lots of water is great for the kidneys.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
No
Usually not
No, but a dangerous dilution of the blood system.