Drinking too much fluid may cause a build-up of fluid in the body, which
can be harmful to your condition. Drinking 2 cups of fluid over your
prescribed allowance can increase your body weight by 1 pound. Weight
gain over a 2 to 3 day period could put your health at risk.
All foods that are liquid at room temperature or are able to be poured are
counted as fluids. All fluids should be measured in a standard 8-ounce, 1
cup or 240 milliliter (ml) measuring cup.
Your fluid allowance is _____ cups or _____ liters a day, plus the
amount made daily as urine.
Talk to your doctor or others on your health care team if you have
questions. You may ask for more written information from the
Library for Health Information at (614) 293-3707 or email:
health-info@osu.edu.