2007-08-14 14:41:42 · 21 answers · asked by soccerpuppy120 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Yes, and we have recent evidence of that.
There was a radio contest "Hold your wee for a Wii", and the "winner" died from water over-consumption (this happened in december 2006)
2007-08-14 14:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drinking water at every opportunity can cause serious problems, such as hyponatraemia or water intoxication. As the water content of the blood increases, the salt content is diluted. Consequently the amount of salt available to body tissues decreases, which can lead to problems with brain, heart and muscle function. Initial symptoms of over-hydration include dizziness, nausea, apathy and confusion. However these symptoms are also associated with dehydration - so it's important to be aware of how much you are drinking.
Is there cause for alarm? The British Dietetic Association guidelines state that an average adult should consume 2.5 litres of water per day. This intake needs to be increased during periods of hot weather or during and after periods of physical activity. You can get your daily water requirements from sources other than pure water - your cup of tea counts! Water is the main ingredient of all drinks � carbonated drinks and still drinks, fruit juices and fruit and vegetables all have a high water content.
2007-08-14 16:06:36 · answer #2 · answered by roeman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Earlier this year a woman in Seattle died from drinking too much water in a radio station contest to win a Nintendo Wii.
2007-08-14 14:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by Charles C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I was in the army and someone actually died from that , drinking to much water flushes out all the vitamins and nutrients in your body. And leaves your body starved
2007-08-14 14:50:38 · answer #4 · answered by mc rt 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You can drink too much water and get water intoxication.
2007-08-14 14:45:10 · answer #5 · answered by science teacher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. There actually was a local radio water drinking contest for a Wii, and the winner actually died.
2007-08-14 15:19:04 · answer #6 · answered by Way too many responsiblities :/ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-08-14 14:45:57 · answer #7 · answered by Izzy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there was a lady trying to win a wii for her kids and this radio station in California had her drink mass water without taking a piss and she died from water toxicity ..... crazy huh ???
2007-08-14 14:53:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. in fact, someone died recently in a radio contest to see who could drink the most water
2007-08-14 14:47:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...your blood becomes diluted. The red blood cells in the blood become filled with water and they are then in dander of bursting
2007-08-14 15:15:56 · answer #10 · answered by Vigilante 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋