EFFECTS OF WATER DRINKING ON HEALTH:
What is the role of water in our lives?
About 60% of the human body consists of water. The proper functioning of all cell and organ systems in our bodies is water-dependent. Water; It plays a role in regulation of body temperature, transport of nutrients to cells and removal of residual products formed as a result of metabolism.
How much water do we need?
All day long; We lose water through respiration, sweating, urine and intestines. Therefore, environmental and physical factors determine our water need and the water need varies from person to person. For example, the need for water will be less than in the summer as sweating will decrease in winter. Although there are different opinions about the daily water requirement, it is generally recommended to consume 2-2.5 liters of water per day.
What are the symptoms when there is insufficient water?
The first symptom that occurs when there is not enough water is thirst. The need for water intake may not be noticed due to the weakening of the sense of thirst in the elderly and the lack of water in the body can easily develop. In cases of reduced body water, a table called dehydration occurs. In this case, there are various symptoms: headache, weakness, fatigue, lack of concentration, dry mouth and nose, urine color darkening and hallucination and blurred consciousness in the advanced stage.
What are the factors that increase our daily water need?
The amount of fluid to be taken in one day depends on how active you are, the temperature of your environment and your general health. If you are exercising or if you are in an activity that will cause you to sweat, you will need more water. 400-600 ml of extra water will be needed for a short-term moderate exercise. This requirement increases with longer duration and intensity exercises. Hot and humid environment will increase the need for water by increasing sweating. Except those; In cases such as fever, diarrhea and vomiting, water loss will increase and there will be a need to drink more water. Pregnancy and breastfeeding periods are also situations in which water intake should be increased. Therefore; It is recommended that pregnant women consume 2.5 liters per day and lactating mothers consume 3 liters per day.
In which situations should you drink a lot of water? Are there any harm to drinking too much water?
In cases where the body loses water (fever, diarrhea, vomiting) it is important to replace it. Apart from these conditions, people who need to increase water intake are patients with kidney stones. In order to prevent the formation of new stones and facilitate the excretion of 2.5-3 liters of water should be taken so that the daily urine amount is not less than 2 liters. In people prone to kidney stone formation, drinking less water facilitates kidney stone formation. However; In chronic renal failure patients, consuming excessive amounts of water is a harm and may cause a dangerous condition called hyponatremia that can cause brain edema. The same applies to patients with heart failure.
What is the effect of drinking less water on the kidneys?
Kidneys are organs that provide water and electrolyte balance in our body, regulate blood pressure and secrete various hormones. Water is important for kidney function. Sufficient water should be taken to remove urine from the body. Drinking less water will facilitate urinary tract infections, kidney stone formation and the development of electrolyte disorders.
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