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Water is a substance made with hydrogen and oxygen. It serves as a building material, and it is a vital nutrient needed for the body. It helps in the circulation of blood in the body and removes wastes from the body. Water helps in the lubrication of joints and serves as a shock absorber for the brain and fetus. An adult male should take three liters of water every day, and an adult female should drink two and a half liters of water every day.

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What are the risk factors of dehydration?

Query: Hello doctor, Are there factors that can increase the risk of dehydration, such as certain medical conditions or physical activities? What are some preventive measures I can take to avoid becoming dehydrated, especially during hot weather or exercise? Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. C. Elanchezhian

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Medical conditions that can cause dehydration are diarrhea, vomiting, hyperglycemia or diabetes, hot weather, and physical activities like running or heavy work. Dehydration symptoms include: Feeling thirsty. Dark yellow, strong-smelling pee. Peeing less often th...  Read Full »

I drank water from a bottle used for cleaning drug syringes. Should I be concerned?

Query: Hi doctor,I drank water from a bottle that was used to clean drug syringes.  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the water is safe and hygienic there may not be many issues from it. If it is not safe and not fit for drinking, it can lead to gastrointestinal disturbances or infections. If you are worried about HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) as it was used to clean syringes, it...  Read Full »

Can DMSA be available in oral form?

Query: Hello doctor, My wife and I have high arsenic levels, greater than 10. Probably due to water. We are changing the RO filter on our water purifier. What could be alternative causes? The best treatment is reportedly DMSA. It is available in injectable form. Can you tell me if it is available in oral f...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For arsenic poisoning, chelation DMSA (Dimercaptosuccinic acid) drug used that is available as Succimer or Chemet brand name. It mainly occurs because of arsenic consumption through groundwater, industries, glass industry, pesticide exposure, etc. In hair and nail, i...  Read Full »

Can one get rabies by coming in contact with a food bowl of a street dog?

Query: Hi doctor, Can one get rabies through water, milk, or food bowl of street dogs? My foot hit that bowl, and water from that bowl fell on my foot. I have a minor cut on my little finger. Does that pose a risk of getting infected through that bowl of water? Should I get to be vaccinated ASAP, or should...  Read Full »


Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will definitely help you regarding it. As per the CDC (center of disease control and prevention), the most common mode of rabies virus transmission is through the bite and virus-containing saliva of an infected host. Though transmission ...  Read Full »

I am suffering from brain fog and mental fatigue. Can drinking less water be the cause?

Query: Hi doctor, For the past several years, I am suffering from brain fog, mental fatigue and poor concentration. I have consulted so many doctors, but it was not cured. However, I came to know from one of my friends that drinking less water cause these type of problems. After hearing this, I noticed tha...  Read Full »


Dr. Satpute Ganeshkumar Suresh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Indeed, it's accurate that insufficient water intake can lead to symptoms like dehydration, possibly accompanied by reduced levels of essential micronutrients in the bloodstream, resulting in such manifestations. Your recent adjustment to consuming 4 liters of water dail...  Read Full »

Why do I strain for passing urine?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30 year old male. I have frequent urination, but only in the daytime. I take medications for IBS, Libotryp DS, Lopamide, and Hostacycline 500.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. Frequent urination can be caused by UTI (urinary tract infection), raised blood sugar (diabetes), excess water intake during daytime and enlarged prostate (BHP). You will need a urine examination, blood glucose and an ultrasonogram of t...  Read Full »

Is it advisable to give more water for a cancer patient with low sodium?

Query: Hi doctor, My dad has been diagnosed with aggressive mesothelioma cancer. He is very frail, and on leaving the hospital, he suffered from low sodium. He constantly asks for water, and I am unsure whether we are giving him enough to drink or giving him too much. His urine output is usually from 500 m...  Read Full »


Dr. Bharat Patodiya

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The water he drinks will not affect the drain output unless the heart failure component is there. However, when sodium is low, we usually restrict water intake depending on the cause of less sodium. Has he received chemotherapy? Your intake should be based on outpu...  Read Full »

Can a person get nauseous every time after drinking bottled water?

Query: Hello doctor, Every time I drink bottled water, I feel nauseous. What is the reason?  Read Full »


Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are multiple steps involved in the purification of water before they are bottled. One of which is micro-purification, which may involve the use of different agents to kill the bacteria and germs. I think you are allergic to some of those or it is giving a bad taste ...  Read Full »

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