OVERHYDRATION
Overhydration is clinically know as hyponatremia and is characterized by an abnormally low level of sodium in the blood. When this happens, the level of water rise, and body cells begin to swell. Under normal circumstances,it is very difficult to accidentally consume too much water. Majority of all deaths related to water intoxication in healthy individuals have resulted either from water drinking contests in which individuals attempt to consume large amounts of water, or long bouts of intensive exercise during which fluids with inadequate electrolytes are consumed.
Early symptoms include nausea, vomiting, headache, tiredness and fatigue. More advanced symptoms include dizziness, muscle weakness, muscle spasms, restlessness, irritability and confusion
Avoid overhydration by drinking small amounts of fluids regularly, consume a sports drink with electrolytes when working out for more than 60 minutes, and eating snacks containing salt before exercising.
Who is at the highest risk of overhydration? Long distance runners, infants, those with kidney disease or disorders, elderly, alcoholis and people with chronic disorders.
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Early symptoms include nausea, vomiting, headache, tiredness and fatigue. More advanced symptoms include dizziness, muscle weakness, muscle spasms, restlessness, irritability and confusion
Avoid overhydration by drinking small amounts of fluids regularly, consume a sports drink with electrolytes when working out for more than 60 minutes, and eating snacks containing salt before exercising.
Who is at the highest risk of overhydration? Long distance runners, infants, those with kidney disease or disorders, elderly, alcoholis and people with chronic disorders.
Sources include: eatright.org