Too Much Drinking Water Turns Dangerous, It's 7 Character

                                 

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During this time we are encouraged to drink lots of water to maintain health. Some people also consider that consuming large amounts of fluid has a positive impact on the body.

Apparently, drinking too much water can actually cause a negative impact on the body. In fact, it can lead to death.

Blood is too dilute due to consuming lots of water, will reduce the concentration of sodium and electrolytes in the body. Because sodium is in charge of regulating water in the cells, and drinking too much water will make the cell swell.

According to a professor of science at Oakland University, Dr Tamara Hew-Butler, brain cells will swell to more than 10 percent if drinking too much water. In that condition, the brain will reach the skull and will likely push the brain stem so it shifts from where it should be.

The amount of water a person has to drink depends on each individual. However, there are some indications that you have been drinking too much water.

Here are 7 traits you've been drinking too much water, which is quoted from Asia One, Tuesday (24/10/2017):

Urine Color Changed

1. You Charge Bottles Drink Several Times a Day

Bottle drink usually contains about 500 ml. If you fill the bottle more than six times a day, you most likely have excess fluid in the body or overhydration.

2. Colored Urine

If your urine is almost clear, it is a sign for you to reduce the amount of water consumption.

3. Often Feeling Nauseous

Drinking more water than the body needs to make the kidneys work harder to remove excess water.

Excess fluid in the body can cause a number of symptoms, such as nausea, diarrhea, or in some cases can cause vomiting.

4. Wake Up at Midnight to Quit

If you often experience it, you may be consuming too much water during the day. Urination at night also results in less restful sleep.

Feel tired

5. Frequent Headache

If you have frequent headaches, it is likely that you consume too much water.

The reason, low sodium in the blood causes cells to swell. It can make the size of the brain enlarged to touch the skull. The condition creates a painful throbbing sensation.

6. Often Have Muscle Cramps

Electrolytes are an important element for the body that makes muscles contract during exercise. If you consume too much water, the levels of electrolytes in the blood will go down and can cause cramps and muscle spasms.

7. Feeling Tired

Drinking too much water makes the kidneys work very hard. Therefore, the energy used by the kidneys to make the whole body feel tired.

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