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The effect of drinking too much water
1. Urine becomes very clear
2. Nausea and vomiting
3. Severe headache
4. Feeling very tired
5. Causes hyponatremia
6. Body cells swell
7. Can cause diarrhea
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Water is very important.Many health experts always remind us to drink regularly
plain water
every day.
The body needs fluids to stay hydrated, help the metabolic process, and get rid of toxins.However, what if we drink too much water?
Excessive consumption of anything is never good for the body, including even water that seems safe.There are a number of effects that can occur on the body if we drink too much water.Starting from mild symptoms to potentially fatal conditions.
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The effect of drinking too much water
According to Business Insider, the human body needs around 2.7 to 3.7 liters of fluid per day from various sources, including food.Age, gender and health conditions also influence the safe limits for water consumption.
The risk of overhydration can increase if you consume more than 3-4 liters of water in a short time, for example in just 1-2 hours.Here are some possibilities that could happen if you drink too much water:
1. Urine becomes very clear
One of the easiest signs to recognize the effects of drinking too much water is the color of your urine being very clear.Quote
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, usually the color of urine ranges from light yellow to light brown, depending on fluid levels in the body and urochrome pigment.
If the color of your urine is consistently clear like water, it means you are consuming too much water in a short time.
2. Nausea and vomiting
Symptoms of excess fluid in the body can be similar to dehydration, one of which is nausea and vomiting.
When the body receives too much water, the kidneys are unable to excrete the excess fluid quickly.As a result, fluid accumulates and triggers digestive disorders such as nausea, vomiting, and even diarrhea.
3. Severe headache
Excess water causes salt or sodium levels in the blood to drop drastically.As a result, body cells swell due to absorption of water through the process of osmosis.
The enlarged cells, especially in the brain, press on the skull and trigger severe headaches.If left unchecked, this condition can cause brain function disorders and even difficulty breathing.
4. Feeling very tired
Kidneys that work too hard to remove excess water can trigger a hormonal reaction that causes the body to feel stressed and tired.If you feel very tired and find it difficult to move after drinking lots of water, it could be that your kidneys are overwhelmed.
5. Causes hyponatremia
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, hyponatremia is a condition when sodium levels in the blood fall below 135 mEq/L due to too much fluid.Sodium is important for cell and nervous system function.
When levels decrease, symptoms such as nausea, confusion, weakness and headaches appear.In extreme cases, hyponatremia can cause seizures, coma, and even death.
6. Body cells swell
A decrease in sodium levels due to excess water causes water to enter the body’s cells through semi-permeable membranes, causing the cells to swell.
Swelling of cells, especially in the brain and vital organs, can damage muscle tissue, organs and even brain function.This condition is dangerous and requires immediate medical treatment.
7. Can cause diarrhea
Drinking too much water can also cause diarrhea and excessive sweating.This occurs due to a decrease in potassium levels in the body (hypokalemia) which disrupts the balance of potassium ions inside and outside the cells.
Small changes in the distribution of potassium ions can trigger major disturbances in plasma potassium concentrations, causing digestive disorders such as diarrhea.
These are some of the effects of drinking too much water, ranging from mild to fatal.So, drink sufficient and moderate amounts of water.Don’t let yourself have too little or too much fluid.
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