Im "addicted" to water. I drink up to a galon a day. I love the taste of it and its the only thing i ever drink. I dont drink anything else and i dont even like tea, just fresh cool water. I know its healthy to drink 8 - 10 classes of water but i drink litteraly up to a galon daily. Could this much water be bad for me? Once an old lady who saw me drinking a lot of water told me its bad for me and could stretch out the stomach just like eating a lot of food would, she also said its too much work for my bladder. is this true? could it be bad for me to drink this much water?
2006-10-24 05:21:51 · 15 answers · asked by Alena K 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I don't see how it could be too much work for your bladder. Water is very good for you. The more you drink the better! Doesn't it make you feel better than to drink caffeinated drinks? I have so much more energy with only water and powerade as my liquids all day. I've drank more than a gallon/day when I was going to the gym, and sure, I peed a lot, but it also supressed my appetite, cleansed my system out, and as I said before, I have a lot more energy....naturally. I'm not a doctor, but I don't see how water can be bad for you in any way whatsoever.
2006-10-24 05:39:00 · answer #1 · answered by Shining Ray of Light 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gallon of water per a day is a great amount, I drink even more than that. Yes its possible to die from drinking too much water but the amount you would have to drink would be almost impossible.
Water is great for you and the 8 glasses a day is a minimum. If you are doing low carb diets then you need to drink more because those diets will dehydrate you.
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2006-10-24 12:36:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of drinking too much water. Although I have a sensitive stomach and can only drink filtered water. Some city water has made me sick. I never noticed the problem till I too was drinking a gallon a day of city water.
Other than that, water cleanses your body of toxins. If you feel good and are not suffering any adverse effects, then I don't see the problem.
2006-10-24 12:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by gstfox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You see, the problem is people overdo things.
It is like taking too much vitamins; - it leads to vitamin poisoning.
Moderation is the key.. Sure, water is good for you. If you leach out the nutrients and electrolytes (salts) from your system then it can lead to some unpleasant side effects.
So, watch how much you drink. I guess you can stretch to 12 glasses instead of 10
But the bit about stretch out the stomach and all that - that's a myth.
psssttt... your urinal tract could get worn out... he he he.
2006-10-24 12:35:26 · answer #4 · answered by Nightrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, It will be bad to you. It is very dangerous for your lungs and if you drink water this much continuously the water volume of your lungs will increase, and you will feel difficult to breath. I don't know what will happen after that but sure enough it won't be a happy end.
2006-10-24 12:34:30 · answer #5 · answered by Thushara E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has to be a reason you drink so much. You should see your doctor and tell them about this.
Your kidneys may not be absorbing the water and instead just immediately empties out in your urine. You need to have that checked asap.
2006-10-24 12:25:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can drink too much water, but don't worry, you at no risk if you drink this over the course of a day.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication
You should as if you have a very "healthy" habit, keep it up! Water is great for you!
2006-10-24 12:24:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no- your good. people who drink alot of water are much healthier than other however- if you're thirsty like that all the time that could be a sign of diabetes... so you might want to get that checked out just to be safe.
otherwise- drink on drink on!
2006-10-24 12:24:17 · answer #8 · answered by rachel o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you exercise plenty and use the water you drink I wouldn't worry. Maybe ask a doctor anyway.
2006-10-24 12:29:29 · answer #9 · answered by Jegis H. Corbet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too much drinking of portable water is not bad..if you exercise and your sweating, if you urinate most of the time..because water can be easily excreted in our body..and water is electrolytes that contains minerals that could help balance our body if were dehydrated...BUT water become BAD if you drink to much and you can excreate it from you body...you'll be bloated and you can feel stomch ache.
2006-10-24 12:45:39 · answer #10 · answered by chummy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋