Internal Medicine Specialist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Sivritepe from Medipol Hospitals gave important warnings about water consumption. Sivritepe said, “In terms of chronic diseases, water consumption affects many critical functions such as kidney health, blood pressure regulation and sugar metabolism. Ensuring water balance, especially in individuals with diabetes, hypertension, heart failure and kidney diseases, is vital for the management of diseases.”
Internal Medicine Specialist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Sivritepe from Medipol University Pendik Hospital detailed the effects of water consumption on general health: “Water is one of the basic building blocks of the body and is essential for the function of cells. Adequate water intake regulates metabolism, balances body temperature, helps transport nutrients and removes waste substances from the body.”
Beware of dehydration risk
Drawing attention to the risk of dehydration in individuals with chronic diseases, Sivritepe said, “The risk of dehydration is high in individuals with chronic diseases. While high blood sugar in diabetic patients leads to increased water loss in urine, fluid imbalance may be a problem in kidney patients. Dehydration can cause serious health problems such as kidney failure, electrolyte imbalance, low blood pressure and general fatigue in these patients. Recognizing dehydration in the early period is critical in preventing these complications.”
Index water consumption to your weight
Providing information about daily water consumption amounts, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sivritepe said, “In general, the daily water requirement in healthy individuals is around 2-3 liters. For example, a person weighing 70 kg should consume about 2.5 liters of water. However, in individuals with chronic diseases, this need may vary depending on the type of disease and the treatment process. While fluid intake is restricted in kidney patients, it can be increased in diabetic patients. To determine the daily water requirement, the individual's weight, activity level and current health status should be taken into consideration.”
Insufficient water consumption triggers diseases
Referring to the importance of water consumption in terms of chronic diseases, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Sivritepe said, “Chronic diseases are long-term health problems that usually have a progressive course. These diseases significantly affect the general health status, quality of life and daily life activities of individuals. Water consumption plays a major role in the management of chronic diseases. In heart diseases, especially hypertension and heart failure, fluid balance requires careful management. Inadequate fluid intake can lead to reduced blood volume and thus increased burden on the heart. Dehydration conditions can lead to heart rhythm disorders.” He also stated that adequate water consumption in diabetes, kidney diseases and obesity also contributes to joint health.
