Hyponatremia
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35-Year-Old US Woman Dies After Drinking 2 Litres Of Water In 20 Minutes
A 35-year-old woman in the United States lost her life due to an unexpected and rarely recognised health concern: water toxicity.
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Low Sodium Levels In Blood May Affect Cognitive Impairment With Advancing Age
A lower level of sodium in the blood may affect cognitive functions with advancing age, a new study has warned. Hyponatremia is a condition that occurs when the level of sodium in the blood falls below 135 Millimoles Per Litre (mmol/L).
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Excess fluid intake harms during exercise
Athletes and coaches need to reduce the excessive intake of fluids to guard themselves against the exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH).
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Water intoxication can be fatal
The importance of maintaining adequate hydration in heat stroke prevention cannot be overemphasized, but excessive fluid intake may also prove life threatening. Drinking too much water is dangerous because the body cannot excrete all the fluid rapidly leading to low sodium levels.
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35-Year-Old US Woman Dies After Drinking 2 Litres Of Water In 20 Minutes
A 35-year-old woman in the United States lost her life due to an unexpected and rarely recognised health concern: water toxicity.
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Low Sodium Levels In Blood May Affect Cognitive Impairment With Advancing Age
A lower level of sodium in the blood may affect cognitive functions with advancing age, a new study has warned. Hyponatremia is a condition that occurs when the level of sodium in the blood falls below 135 Millimoles Per Litre (mmol/L).
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Excess fluid intake harms during exercise
Athletes and coaches need to reduce the excessive intake of fluids to guard themselves against the exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH).
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Water intoxication can be fatal
The importance of maintaining adequate hydration in heat stroke prevention cannot be overemphasized, but excessive fluid intake may also prove life threatening. Drinking too much water is dangerous because the body cannot excrete all the fluid rapidly leading to low sodium levels.
