Most of us have heard of dehydration but did you know there is also a condition called over hydration? We all need water to survive. However over hydration, also known as water intoxication can cause serious issues if not caught early enough.
Here are the causes and symptoms of over hydration.
Causes of Over Hydration
Much as it sounds, over hydration occurs when you consume too much water and your body does not excrete it as it usually would through sweating and urinating. Not everyone is prone to over hydration as most people with normal bodily functions will get rid of the water before over hydration can occur. When your body contains too much water it will dilute the sodium levels. Low sodium levels can then result in difficulties such as digestive or behavioural problems. Worst case scenarios include seizures and coma. Those with kidney problems are more susceptible to over hydration as are infants. Water should not be given to infants and even infant swimming lessons can cause over hydration when too much water is swallowed.
Symptoms of Over Hydration
The brain is the organ most affected by over hydration. This means many symptoms may be behavioral in nature. There are also many physical symptoms as well. Symptoms of over hydration may include:
* A change of behavior including shouting and signs of delirium.
* Confusion, drowsiness or inattentiveness.
* Blurred vision
* Muscle cramps
* Poor coordination
* Nausea and vomiting
* Rapid breathing
* Sudden weight gain
* Weakness
There are also many conditions which will result due to over hydration including:
* Anemia
* Cyanosis
* Acidosis
* Hemorrhage
* Shock
Treatment of Over Hydration
If you are diagnosed with over hydration your doctor will limit your fluid intake and may prescribe a diuretic to assist you in urination. Any underlying conditions you might have will also require attention.
Over hydration can occur if you have underlying conditions such as kidney disease, heart or liver issues. Understanding how much fluids you can tolerate will help you avoid over hydration.
Many of us even use the water purification Fremont, NE needs to provide fresh clean water or depend on water bottles to keep us hydrated throughout the day and during vigorous activity.
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