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What Volume Of Water Consumption Lowers Urine Specific Gravity?
Since 2009 every urine test I have had run yields a low specific gravity, around 1.004-1.006. My doctor says it s because I drink too much water. I m not an athlete, and in my opinion I don t drink that much water. What volume of water would I have to be drinking each day to lower my specific gravity? I can t find a definitive answer anywhere. I asked to be tested for diabetes insipidus. My urine osmolality was 144 and my urine sodium was 18 and my blood sodium was 138.
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Hello,
Your sodium level is also low. Water consumption depends upon the type of work of a person and environment temp and humidity. Try to take 3 litres per day and then get tested.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
Your sodium level is also low. Water consumption depends upon the type of work of a person and environment temp and humidity. Try to take 3 litres per day and then get tested.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
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