The Horrifying Consequences of Drinking Too Much Water: Water Intoxication Exposed

Did you know there was a such thing as drinking too much water or water intoxication?

A 35-year-old Indiana mother of 2 lost her life during the 4th of July holiday this year after drinking 4 bottles (about 1.8L total) of water in less than 30 minutes while boating in the heat on vacation. After drinking the water, she complained of a severe headache and collapsed. Her husband administered CPR. She was sent to the hospital and placed on a ventilator, but she developed cerebral edema (brain swelling) and lost her life. She had water toxicity. Her name was #AshleySummers, and she was the mother of 2 young daughters.

This video is intended to be informational only.  It is not a medical consultation, nor is it personalized medical advice.  For medical advice, please consult your physician.

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In 2005, a young man pledging a fraternity in California was reportedly forced to drink from a 5 Gallon jug repeatedly. He too lost his life from water toxicity.
-Source NPR

In 2007, a lady participated in a radio contest for who could drink the most water without using the restroom (Hold your ‘wee’ for a Wi). After drinking the water quickly, she developed a severe headache and ultimately lost her life due to cerebral edema from water toxicity.

The average, healthy woman should drink no more than 2.7 liters in 24 hours while the average man should drink no more than 3.7L per 24 hours according.
-Source: The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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WHO IS AT RISK for Water Toxicity?
-People drinking excessive alcohol
-People exercising for more than 4 hours at a time
-Patients with compulsive water-drinking (psychogenic/polydipsia)
-Patients on certain medications (i.e. thiazide diuretics like #HCTZ, certain pain meds, certain antidepressants)
-Patients with certain medical conditions (i.e. schizophrenia)
-According to the Harvard School of Public Health, women and children are at higher risk due to smaller body sizes

Water toxicity is real and can have devastating consequences. Always speak to your doctor or health care provider, especially if you are pregnant, before changing your water intake or any other lifestyle changes. It's also important to be aware of the signs of water intoxication like confusion, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headache, and swelling in the hands and feet. Be safe!

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