Question 1

can a person drink too much water in a day. i 'm aware too much in a short period of time can be toxic. after my urine is clear, does continuing to drink water have any benefit?

Accepted Answer

: You need to take in enough fluid value daily (in foods or drink) to pee every 6 hrs or so. Anything more is sometimes offered as good practice but I find silly. If you find making pee a good use of your time drink as much as you wish. There are a few health conditions that require constant fluid intake to avoid dehydration but these are rare.

Question 2

can drinking too much water over a short period of time be harmful?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drinking excessive amount of water over a short time can cause serious problem. It can lead to water intoxication, low sodium level, mental status changes, convulsions and even death. The elderly are more prone to this risk. Several medications also make one more prone to water intoxication.

Question 3

during colonoscopy prep, how can you drink so much fluid during such a short period of time and not suffer from water intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Drink slowly: drink slowly the liquid as tolerated. Some preparations are "low volume" (2 liters or less) and easier to tolerate, and may be the preferred prep if you are concerned about getting full. You will not get intoxicated with water!

Question 4

could a lot of dental xrays in a short period of time cause brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

What is a lot ?: Hard to say what you may consider "a lot". Dental radiographs are of a very, very low diagnostic dosage, and are aimed at your teeth. It is highly unlikely that any tumors in your brain resulted from casual dental radiation.

Question 5

does drinking a lot of water during your period help make it shorter, lighter, and/or less painful? any other tips for a less symptom filled period?

Accepted Answer

No effect: Drinking water has no effect on your period. Many birth control options exist that would lighten your period. Consider a Sklya or Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD. This may even take your period away

Question 6

after been treated with gonnerhea and chylamadia and drinking a lot of water my period smells really bad like poop what could be reason ?

Accepted Answer

It's the residual : Effect of bacterial infection that causes this foul smell. (plug your nose so u don't smell it. Joke!) check out the helpful tips below. Take care!  http://m.Wikihow.Com/have-a-healthy-vagina.

Question 7

is it okay to drink a lot of water during your period? or will it make me even more bloated?

Accepted Answer

1. Yes & 2. No: Bloating that occurs prior to or during your period is related to fluid retention & slowed digestion.  Drinking more  water will help to flush your body and to decrease constipation. Both these actions reduce bloating.

Question 8

what happens if you only drink fruit juice over a long period of time? and is it best to substitute that for water instead?

Accepted Answer

Too much sugar?: Most if not all fruit juices are high in sugar content, often as high as soft drinks or even higher. Substituting juices for all water intake probably means you're comsuming too much sugar. This is a particular problem if you are overweight or prone to diabetes (e.g. family history). High sugar intake also promotes tooth decay. I suggest you cut it down.

Question 9

if you sweat lots and lots and drink a lot of water over a period of one month will it help your body rid itself of marijuana..p.s. i'm a skinny guy?

Accepted Answer

No: MJ remains at least one month and maybe longer as it is sotred in the fat.  Sweating does not accelerate metabolism in my opinion.  However, you can gues that this is not well studied.

Question 10

why my urine is colourless all the time even when i don't drink enough water for long period of time? is it a signal of kidney problem?

Accepted Answer

: Maybe. More details are needed. How are your blood tests, urine tests, health. Provide more details.

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During colonoscopy prep, how can you drink so much fluid during such a short period of time and not suffer from water intoxication?

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After been treated with gonnerhea and chylamadia and drinking a lot of water my period smells really bad like poop what could be reason ?

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Is it okay to drink a lot of water during your period? or will it make me even more bloated?

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What happens if you only drink fruit juice over a long period of time? and is it best to substitute that for water instead?

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If you sweat lots and lots and drink a lot of water over a period of one month will it help your body rid itself of marijuana..p.s. i'm a skinny guy?

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Why my urine is colourless all the time even when i don't drink enough water for long period of time? is it a signal of kidney problem?

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