Dialysis patients who gain too much fluid between treatments should be advised to drink less. Although adequate fluid intake is an essential requirement for survival, excessive fluid intake can ...

If you are on dialysis, you already know how tricky managing thirst can get. A simple glass of water feels like relief, but those extra sips can add up quickly. Fluid overload can lead to swelling, ...

CHICAGO, IL—Patients with chronic heart failure (HF) should not feel compelled to limit the amount of fluids they take in during the day, according to results of the FRESH-UP study. A more liberal ...

People with heart failure have long been advised to limit the amount of fluids they consume each day to help reduce congestion, or the buildup of fluid in the lungs and extremities, but that advice ...

Researchers discovered that people who don’t drink enough water react with sharper cortisol spikes during stressful events, explaining why poor hydration is tied to long-term health risks. Study: ...

Ileostomy output may depend on the person. However, an individual with a daily output of more than 700 milliliters (mL) may be more likely to experience electrolyte imbalances or nutritional ...

Managing sodium intake is crucial for individuals with chronic kidney disease because damaged kidneys may not effectively eliminate excess sodium, potentially leading to increased blood pressure and ...

Everyone needs salt for fluid balance and muscle and nerve function. But too much salt is bad for us, we hear. So how much do we need? The human body regulates how much sodium it contains. If levels ...

Not drinking enough water could intensify stress responses. Researchers found that under-hydrated individuals had cortisol levels more than 50% higher during stressful situations. Poor hydration ...

Sodium is a nutrient that’s essential to life. It’s needed for many bodily processes, including fluid and blood pressure regulation, nutrient transport, and nerve cell function (1). While sodium is ...