Water intoxication is rare, and it is very difficult to\u00a0consume too much water by accident.
Water intoxication most commonly affects people\u00a0participating in sporting events or endurance\u00a0training, or people who have certain\u00a0mental\u00a0health conditions like compulsive water drinking,\u00a0also called\u00a0psychogenic polydipsia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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What happens when you drink too much water ? <\/strong> SIGNS YOU ARE DRINKING TOO MUCH WATER <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Color of urine <\/strong> Frequent washroom tips <\/strong> Lingering headaches and experiencing headaches <\/strong> Tiredness or fatigue <\/strong> Swollen feet, hands or lips <\/strong> Weak and shaky muscles <\/strong> How much water do you need? <\/strong> Is water the only option to stay hydrated? <\/strong> How do you know you are drinking enough? <\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" All the body's cells need water to function well. The problem arises when you drink too much water, which is called overhydration.\u00a0 Overhydration and water intoxication happen\u00a0when a person drinks more water than their\u00a0kidneys can get rid of via urine. Causes if water intoxication Water intoxication is rare, and it is very difficult to\u00a0consume too […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":4812,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3434","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3434"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3434\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6459,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3434\/revisions\/6459"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4812"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3434"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3434"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
When you drink too much water, your kidneys\u00a0can't get rid of the excess water.\u00a0
The sodium content of your blood becomes\u00a0diluted. This is called hyponatremia and it can\u00a0be life-threatening.
Sodium is a crucial element that helps keep the\u00a0balance of fluids in and out of cells.\u00a0
When its levels drop due to a high amount of\u00a0water in the body, fluids get inside the cells.
Then the cells swell, putting you at risk of having\u00a0seizures, going into a coma, or even dying.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
One of the best ways to determine if\u00a0you are drinking enough water is to\u00a0monitor the color of your urine.\u00a0
If it is dark yellow, then it is a bad sign,\u00a0meaning that you are\u00a0dehydrated.\u00a0
Ideally, your pee should be light\u00a0yellow, that shows your hydration\u00a0level is optimal.\u00a0
However, if your urine is transparent,\u00a0it might mean you are overhydrated\u00a0and need to manage your water\u00a0intake.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wash-room.jpg\")
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Increased water intake can cause\u00a0frequent urination, including at\u00a0nighttime.\u00a0
Most people urinate between 6 to 8\u00a0times a day, but if you urinate over ten\u00a0times a day, it could mean that you are\u00a0drinking more water than your body\u00a0needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Headaches can signify both hydration and\u00a0dehydration.\u00a0
Excess water in the body causes the body's salt\u00a0levels to go down and the cells to swell.\u00a0
This swelling causes them to grow in size, and those\u00a0in the brain press against the skull.\u00a0
It can cause a throbbing headache and may lead to brain impairment and sometime trouble breathing .<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/fatigue-1.jpg\")
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Drinking too much water\u00a0your kidneys to work too\u00a0hard to remove the excess amount and lose sodium\u00a0from the blood in the process
This can cause a dip in energy levels, drowsiness, and a constant feeling of fatigue and tiredness.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Water helps in maintaining the body\u2019s electrolyte\u00a0balance.\u00a0
Electrolytes essentially help in keeping our energy level\u00a0high.\u00a0
When you drink too much water, this balance\u00a0fluctuates.\u00a0
Signs of you experiencing an electrolyte imbalance, may\u00a0be in the form of\u00a0swelling in the hands, feet, or lips.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"An](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/exercise-2.jpg\")
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When electrolyte levels drop because of\u00a0drinking too much water, your body balance\u00a0goes for a toss.\u00a0
If you notice shaking, and pain in your arms and\u00a0legs, unrelated to physical exhaustion, then it\u00a0could be a sign of overhydration.\u00a0
Also, low electrolyte levels in the body can\u00a0cause muscle spasms and cramping.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements.\u00a0
For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming\u00a0beverages and foods that contain water.
There are no verified guidelines for the amount of water you need to drink daily.\u00a0
How much your body needs depends on your:
*Physical activity levels
*Climate
*Body weight
*Sex
*Medical conditions that may require fluid restriction* (eg. Kidney disease, renal dialysis etc.)
*Speak with your doctor about water recommendations for you. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Fresh](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/grapefruit-juice.jpg\")
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No. What you eat also provides a significant\u00a0portion of your fluid needs.\u00a0
Many fruits and vegetables are almost 100%\u00a0water by weight.\u00a0
Drinks such as coffee and soda can contribute\u00a0to your daily water intake.\u00a0
But go easy on sugar-sweetened drinks, which\u00a0may provide more calories than needed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Your fluid intake is probably adequate if:
*You rarely feel thirsty
*Your urine is colorless or light yellow
To prevent dehydration,\u00a0it's a good idea to drink a glass\u00a0of water:
*With each meal and between meals
*Before, during and after exercise *Whenever you feel thirsty\u200b<\/p>\r\n\r\n