The Horrifying Consequences of Drinking Too Much Water: Water Intoxication Exposed

Did you know there was a such thing as drinking too much water or water intoxication?
A 35-year-old Indiana mother of 2 lost her life during the 4th of July holiday this year after drinking 4 bottles (about 1.8L total) of water in less than 30 minutes while boating in the heat on vacation. After drinking the water, she complained of a severe headache and collapsed. Her husband administered CPR. She was sent to the hospital and placed on a ventilator, but she developed cerebral edema (brain swelling) and lost her life. She had water toxicity. Her name was #AshleySummers, and she was the mother of 2 young daughters.
This video is intended to be informational only. It is not a medical consultation, nor is it personalized medical advice. For medical advice, please consult your physician.
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In 2005, a young man pledging a fraternity in California was reportedly forced to drink from a 5 Gallon jug repeatedly. He too lost his life from water toxicity.
-Source NPR
In 2007, a lady participated in a radio contest for who could drink the most water without using the restroom (Hold your ‘wee’ for a Wi). After drinking the water quickly, she developed a severe headache and ultimately lost her life due to cerebral edema from water toxicity.
The average, healthy woman should drink no more than 2.7 liters in 24 hours while the average man should drink no more than 3.7L per 24 hours according.
-Source: The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.
WHO IS AT RISK for Water Toxicity?
-People drinking excessive alcohol
-People exercising for more than 4 hours at a time
-Patients with compulsive water-drinking (psychogenic/polydipsia)
-Patients on certain medications (i.e. thiazide diuretics like #HCTZ, certain pain meds, certain antidepressants)
-Patients with certain medical conditions (i.e. schizophrenia)
-According to the Harvard School of Public Health, women and children are at higher risk due to smaller body sizes
Water toxicity is real and can have devastating consequences. Always speak to your doctor or health care provider, especially if you are pregnant, before changing your water intake or any other lifestyle changes. It's also important to be aware of the signs of water intoxication like confusion, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headache, and swelling in the hands and feet. Be safe!
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[@sheilabrennan5543]

I almost got caught in a situation like that.. I could not quench my thirst after taking an antibiotic. I drank too much water, but thanks to some nursing background from years ago I suddenly realized what was happening and stopped. Too close for comfort.

[@markwest9447]

Spot on. No B.S. Straight to the facts... Love this young lady😊...Keep up the amazing work.

[@-mainstreetflushingqueensNewYo]

Excellent video and great medical advice .

[@dorothybrown8859]

Thank you, Dr Frita, for this timely information.

[@ministerjeannielaine3637]

Thanks for explaining it 🙂

[@jaysteele6356]

This video came out just in the right time. I've been drinking too much water for the past 2 days and now i have a slight headache.

[@micavawilliams6461]

Thank you Dr. Frita

[@nevahall7637]

Thank you for sharing this information. Very interesting

[@love100057]

Thanks, Dr. Frita, Knowledge is Powerful 🌊😊!

[@antionettelawrence191]

Thank you for sharing this information. I did some research on my own. I try to eat healthy Stay away from beverages that have lot of sugar. I will share this information with family and friends.🙏❤️

[@1browngirl29]

Thanks for dropping gems on us, Doc

[@stevebetker829]

Thank you for sharing this. Who would have known otherwise

[@jeezlouiz]

Just found out in X-ray that my left kidney was very swollen and way bigger than my right and I was telling my doctors since I was 21 about this pain in my left side and got two ultrasounds done back then and the walk I’m doctor told me it shows I have 2 cysts and a nodule and told me to talk to my family Doc which he just brushed it off so for years I have not been feeling that well and constant UTi’s and bringing it up to my new doctors now in my 30’s and getting brushed off once again and now finding out that my iron is not even draining properly and I have auto immune stuff going on and I basically feel like I’m slowly dying and on a Waiting list to see a urologist because the kidney specialist couldn’t do much for me other than get me that ultrasound and ct scan which showed cysts and thin lining around kidney and super swollen so now I’m here confused as heck walking my son to school feeling dizzy and confused and hot and sick and just waiting cuz Canada has jus threat health care and probably going to end up collapsing before I even get to see the urologist. Is this normal to leave it like this until I see the other specialist God knows when ?!!

[@bnice8940]

Hi Jeezlouiz: I live in Canada too. Ask your Family Doctor that you would like a referral to see a Nephrologist (a Kidney Doctor/Specialist). Be persistent because some Family Doctors are USELESS. Thank goodness I finally found a FANTASTIC Family Doctor. Take care and stay safe.

[@tisharose7630]

Prayers for healing and quick, accurate diagnosis and treatment. In Jesus name. 🙏🏾

[@babywatt1964]

I do what my body ask me to do and this sounds about right for me.

[@leslieashe2300]

Thank you!

[@rowetv8528]

Thank you ❤

[@rowetv8528]

Thank you

[@olaolaitan7834]

I have been drinking a lot of water lately 5 litres a day. This is right on time.

[@latoriarichardson6754]

I know someone who has a teenage granddaughter who had to be hospitalized because she was drinking too much water and her sodium was extremely low.

[@missjuneplum1]

Everything in moderation, including drinking water.

[@krugmeister7301]

What happens when a Person sweats a lot ...Everyday...And drinks water a lot..then what..

[@oirampeceda2409]

Great advice. A little sea salt can help.

[@thullraven1]

If you find yourself thirsty all the time you might be diabetic.

[@lovelivethewordwithc.m.c195]

This is crazy. On one end they say drink only water. On the other end they say don't drink too much. On one end the say drink tap. On the other end they say drink bottle. What are we to do?

[@254lele]

drink too much water in a very short period can rise a lot your blood pressure

[@LizziesLukas]

that's why I'm taking a few sip of water every hour

[@lovelivethewordwithc.m.c195]

Should we drink distilled or spring water? What water should we drink for our health?

[@maryamaya9970]

I thought drinking alot of water is good for you. I guess not 😮

[@s.fuller3733]

You can drink to much water. Dry drowning they call it

[@sylviemorgan9770]

As the saying says,"everything in moderation".

[@uuakata]

I don't know about this. do most people drink too much water or not enough water? I would guess it would be the latter. this video, in my unprofessional opinion, should have been longer to include not only "consult your physician " disclaimers but acknowledging drinking water is healthy and this is not encouraging people to not drink water and to drink sugary drinks instead. yes that's obvious but "consult your physician" is obvious too. water is not the enemy. I've enjoyed many of the good doctor's videos so don't get it twisted. just trying to help out here. peace and love

[@potomac5448]

So how many glasses of water per day in late 50s?

[@254lele]

8 glasses a day

[@potomac5448]

@@254lele be it winter or summers? Plus 8 glasses is min or max?

[@zeldalavender2002]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sew04ss]

666 views 🙄

[@mack2629]

It doesn't matter how many people made comments, the young lady is deceased!

[@barryon8706]

It couldn't hurt...

[@jaevan8173]

😜🤪😝💯WOW ! =☕🥤🥤🧋🧁🥧🍮! TRUELY: THANKFUL FOR ALL THE NUTRITION INFORMATIION !