Water intoxication is a medical condition induced when too much water is consumed over a short period, as defined by Angus Whitfield in the British Journal of General Practice. Also referred to as hyponatremia or hyper-hydration, the overconsumption of w
If they fall below 135 mEq/L, you are at risk for hyponatremia. Has anyone died from drinking too much water? It is rare to die from drinking too much water, but it has happened. It's most likely to occur during an unusual event such as taking part in a water-drinking contest, or...
For Dr. Siegel and others who’ve spent the better part of two decades on this work, the way to avoid hyponatremia—and the secret to adequate hydration—is straightforward: Don’t drink so much water. “Thirst is a tremendously accurate sense,” he says, one that has been honed over ...
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Constantly fueling your body with water can cause hyponatremia, or low sodium levels in your blood, which can cause the body’s cells to swell. This throws the balance off between water and sodium in your blood. Your urine is a key indicator if you’re getting the proper amount of fluids...
If they fall below 135 mEq/L, you are at risk for hyponatremia. Has anyone died from drinking too much water? It is rare to die from drinking too much water, but it has happened. It's most likely to occur during an unusual event such as taking part in a water-drinking contest, or...