But we can make a decision on whether there is edema (oedema, dropsy, swelling) and so on. Why? Water melon contains so much water. If edema (oedema, dropsy, swelling) come into being, it indicates that the kidney fails to discharge water. In this case, we should take in less water or no water if necessary. Watermelon no doubt can worsen edema and gives kidney more burden.
Conversely, if CKD (chronic kidney disease) stage 3 patients have no edema, they can have watermelon for watermelon contains vitamin and can help discharge water in some extent.
Last but not least, diabetic nephropathy(diabetic kidney disease) should control the intake of fruit including watermelon for fruit contains sugar which is not good for the control of blood sugar.
