Effect of drinking excessive water: You must have heard this since childhood, “Drink more water, the better.” Drinking water on an empty stomach in the morning, drinking sip-sip water every hour, has now become a part of healthy lifestyle. But what if we tell you that there is also a disease in which this nectar becomes equal water poison? Drinking more water in some conditions can deteriorate the balance of the body and it can also prove to be fatal. Know which disease of which disease …
Let me tell you, most people are not aware that, due to this disease, you should not drink much water. Now you must be thinking that doctors recommend drinking water the most for every disease, then what is the disease in which water can become poison.
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What is this disease?
This condition is called hyponatremia, in which sodium levels in the body are reduced abnormally. Sodium is essential for body liquid balance and muscle functioning. When you drink excess water, the amount of water in the body increases, but the sodium becomes thin and reduces. This can swell cells, especially brain cells, which can be dangerous.
What are the symptoms of hyponatramia
Persistent tiredness
Vomit
Headache or dizziness
Muscle cramps
Excessive sweating and weakness
Go in a serious condition
What to do?
Drink water according to thirst, not forcefully.
Do not drink too much water simultaneously, but should drink a little bit throughout the day.
If you do sports, you can take ORS, lemonade, coconut water.
Kidney or heart patients drink water according to the advice of the doctor.
Where water is life, it can also be fatal in some circumstances. It is important that we understand our health and physical needs. Instead of following “more water is good”, work wisely. Because due to negligence, we do not pay attention to our health, doing so can be risky for you and your family.
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Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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