Fluid Restrictions for Kidney Health

Drinking too much water destroys kidneys when you have CKD. Your damaged kidneys cannot flush out

excess fluid, so it floods your body instead. This causes dangerous swelling in your

legs and lungs, skyrockets your blood pressure, and makes every breath a struggle.

Doctors assign strict daily fluid limits that most patients ignore. You must count absolutely

everything, water, coffee, tea, soup,

soda, milk, ice cream, even grapes and watermelon.

Every liquid counts against your limit. Buy a marked bottle and track every single ounce you

drink. Going over your limit forces your heart to work overtime pumping excess fluid,