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Is drinking more water harmful to health? Know its side effects

Drinking too much water can upset the balance of electrolytes in the body

Is drinking more water harmful to health? Know its side effects
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Human body is made up of 60% water, that is, water is one of the essential elements in everyone's life. Drinking an adequate amount of water on a daily basis is advised to stay healthy. However, some people are not able to drink an adequate amount of water owing to hectic work schedules. On the contrary, some people have a habit of drinking more water. This habit of drinking too much water can lead to overhydration. Drinking too much water can be harmful to health.


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Drinking too much water can upset the balance of electrolytes in the body. It can also reduce the amount of sodium in the blood. This can lead to hyponatremia. Symptoms include feeling restless, headache, irritability. Also know the side effects of drinking too much water on the body.



Side effects of drinking too much water:

Pain in the muscles
Drinking too much water can cause muscle aches or cramps. Drinking too much water dilutes sodium and other electrolytes in the blood, which can cause cramps or other physical pain.

Kidneys get stressed
Drinking too much water causes constant urination. This puts stress on the kidneys and can prove harmful to kidney’s health.

Diarrhoea
Drinking more water reduces the level of potassium in the body. It can cause diarrhoea, and it also causes persistent sweating.

Hyponatremia
It reduces the amount of sodium in the blood. This condition can be very dangerous for people with heart and kidney diseases.(The information given here is based on home remedies and general information. For more information consult a specialist.)
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