7 Side-Effects of Drinking Too Much Water

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Zee Media Bureau
Jul 19, 2024

Confusion

Severe overhydration can lead to confusion, disorientation, and cognitive impairment and may lead to hyponatremia, where the brain cells swell due to the dilution of sodium.

Fatigue

Drinking too much water can lead to a state of overhydration, causing fatigue and weakness due to the imbalance in electrolytes, which are essential for energy production and muscle function.

Nausea

Excessive water intake can overwhelm the body's ability to manage the fluid, leading to nausea and vomiting, and can further disrupt the body's electrolyte balance.

Headaches

Overhydration can lead to headaches, similar to those caused by dehydration, and is due to the swelling of brain cells from the imbalance of sodium levels in the blood.

Frequent Urination

Excessive water consumption leads to frequent urination. This can be inconvenient disrupt daily activities and disturb the sleep cycle.

Kidney Overload

Drinking too much water can put excessive pressure on the kidneys, which are responsible for filtering and excreting excess fluids, and can lead to reduced kidney function and, in extreme cases, kidney failure.

Hyponatremia

Consuming excessive amounts of water can dilute the sodium levels in the blood, leading to hyponatremia and results in cell swelling, which can cause symptoms like nausea, headache, confusion, and in severe cases, seizures or coma.

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