What is it called when you drink too much water? I heard its called water intoxication but whats the oter name

Answer 1

"Hyponatremia"...or overhydration.....and it can cause rapid swelling to the brain.

Answer 2

You've probably heard that it's important to 'drink plenty of fluids' or simply 'drink lots of water'. There are excellent reasons for drinking water, but have you ever wondered if it's possible to drink too much water. Here's what you need to know:
Can You Really Drink Too Much Water?

In a word, yes. Drinking too much water can lead to a condition known as water intoxication and to a related problem resulting from the dilution of sodium in the body, hyponatremia. Water intoxication is most commonly seen in infants under six months of age and sometimes in athletes. A baby can get water intoxication as a result of drinking several bottles of water a day or from drinking infant formula that has been diluted too much. Athletes can also suffer from water intoxication. Athletes sweat heavily, losing both water and electrolytes. Water intoxication and hyponatremia result when a dehydrated person drinks too much water without the accompanying electrolytes.

Answer 3

The other people got it right.

Isn't it a trip that a women died from this just trying to win a Nintendo Wii for her kids in a radio contest? This happened in sacramento. Crazy huh?

Answer 4

I could call someone like that a smart person.Very smart person.Period.Never is too much.The best drink in earth ( after the wine).Don't worry about it.

Answer 5

marathon runners can get it. If they drink too much water and they don't replace the salt, electrolytes, and potassium, it can happen to them too.

Answer 6

Overhydration...it can cause the brain to swell rapidly.

Answer 7

hydrotoxicity I beleive

Answer 8

hyponatremia