What is a recommended daily fluid intake to help prevent dehydration in Addison's disease?

What is a recommended daily fluid intake to help prevent dehydration in Addison's disease?

• A. 1500 mL
• B. 2000 mL
• C. 2500 mL
• D. 3000 mL

Answer: (D)

In Addison’s disease, loss of aldosterone causes the kidneys to waste sodium and water, leading to dehydration and volume depletion. To counter these losses, fluid intake is increased beyond normal maintenance. A practical target is about 3 liters (3000 mL) of fluids per day, often paired with adequate salt intake, to help prevent dehydration. Individual needs can vary with climate, activity, and hormone replacement therapy, but 3000 mL is a common recommendation for maintaining hydration in many adults with this condition. The smaller daily volumes listed are typically not sufficient to offset the fluid losses from mineralocorticoid deficiency.

In Addison’s disease, loss of aldosterone causes the kidneys to waste sodium and water, leading to dehydration and volume depletion. To counter these losses, fluid intake is increased beyond normal maintenance. A practical target is about 3 liters (3000 mL) of fluids per day, often paired with adequate salt intake, to help prevent dehydration. Individual needs can vary with climate, activity, and hormone replacement therapy, but 3000 mL is a common recommendation for maintaining hydration in many adults with this condition. The smaller daily volumes listed are typically not sufficient to offset the fluid losses from mineralocorticoid deficiency.