WATER INTOXICATION
Staying hydrated is crucial for our overall health and well being. However, drinking too much water can be potentially life threatening
Too much water
As per Medical News Today, drinking too much water can lead to disruption of brain function
Brain function disruption
Water intoxication causes an increase in the amount of water in the bloodstream, resulting in dilution of electrolytes like sodium
Sodium dilution
Sodium helps regulate the amount of water inside and outside the cells and is essential for proper functioning of organs
Importance of sodium
Excessive water consumption causes fluids to move into the cells, causing them to swell
Swelling
In extreme cases, water intoxication can lead to swelling inside the brain cells which can be fatal
Fatal problem
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