I am almost 18, 155 cm tall and weigh around 55 kg. For a long time I intake around 5-6 liters of water a day depending on what I do. Sometimes even more. I do exercise moderately, I walk almost everyday and do martial arts. I'm worried i'm drinking too much but if I don't drink whenever I feel thirsty I feel a headache coming. Not only that even though I drink so much, my urine is never clear and always somewhat yellow.

Dr. Amar DeepHomeopathy Doctor15yrs exp

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Please note that drinking too much water (when your are not performing laborious job) is not advisable. It can lead to several diseases this is as far as my experience is concerned. Take water according to your thirst but not by measurement as you are doing now. Secondly if your urine is yellow (may be in this summer-heat) its ok, however if its always yellow -- better do a urine test.  

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Mr. Ashish PuniaDietitian/Nutritionist0yrs exp

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Women need a litre less fluids than men, women need about 3 litres and men about 4 l.and this is all fluids including water, fruits, vegetables and dairy. So, in any condition you should not been drinking 5-6 litres a water a day as water dilutes gastric acid which is essential for break down of foods, you are likely to experience indigestion due to this. Get yourself tested for diabetes as this may be causing dry mouth. Who also recommends certain amounts of essential sugars to maintain day to day activities. So consume citrus fruits like oranges and grapes, cucumbers. If urine is still yellow. Start with lemongrass, hot water and honey mix. It will clear out toxins if any has accumulated.  

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