Doctor asked me to drink not more than 1.5L a day
Stone Fighter #97CA31May 16, 2026👁️ 666❤️ 185- Strategy
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I have a stone a stuck in UVJ and doctor has asked me to drink not more than 1.5L a day and continue flomax.
He said fluid therapy is a traditional way and excess liquid might impact kidneys - anyone else has gotten this advice?
Its a 7.5mm stone which was apparently broken down via ESWL.
Comments (3)
Stone Fighter #761060Apr 30, 2026No 1.5 L sounds a bit light. 2-3 L is usually what's recommended.
Stone Fighter #666C70Apr 30, 2026There must be a reason the doctor said this. Do you have hydronephrosis? If so, could that be the reason? I honestly don’t know if it changes the fluid intake recommendation but have wondered about it. Or perhaps it’s possible you misunderstood the instruction? In any case, I would reach out to clarify, since your personal doc knows your case better than anyone on reddit.
Stone Fighter #5BD62AMay 1, 2026If you have other kidney issues it might be recommended, or possible it's location. There needs to be a balance between a good load and over taxing the system. I would assume this is the reason they are saying that.
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