How Much Water to Drink While Cold and Flu
Fever, sweating, vomiting, and diarrhea rapidly deplete fluids during illness. Staying hydrated helps your immune system fight infection.
3000ml
Recommended daily intake
3.0L
litres
12
glasses
tips_and_updatesHydration Tips for Cold and Flu
- check_circleSip water constantly even if you do not feel thirsty
- check_circleWarm broth and herbal tea count toward your fluid intake
- check_circleIf vomiting take tiny sips every few minutes rather than large gulps
- check_circleOral rehydration solutions are best for severe dehydration
- check_circleMonitor urine colour: dark urine means you need more fluids
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Pregnancy
Pregnant women need extra water to support increased blood volume, amniotic fluid, and the growing baby. Dehydration can cause contractions.
3000ml/day
Breastfeeding
Breast milk is approximately 87% water. Nursing mothers need extra fluids to maintain milk production and their own hydration.
3500ml/day
Diabetes
High blood sugar causes the kidneys to flush excess glucose through urine, leading to increased fluid loss. People with diabetes are at chronic dehydration risk.
3000ml/day
Kidney Stones
Adequate fluid intake dilutes substances in urine that form stones. Urologists recommend high water intake as the single most effective kidney stone prevention strategy.
3500ml/day
UTI Prevention
Drinking plenty of water helps flush bacteria from the urinary tract before infection can develop. Consistent hydration is one of the best defenses against recurrent UTIs.
3000ml/day
Constipation
The colon absorbs water from stool as it passes through. When you are dehydrated, the colon takes more water, making stools hard and difficult to pass.
2800ml/day