Question 1

i have a seep fear of water intoxication. how do i overcome this?

Accepted Answer

Thirst: Take small sips to quench thirst. If uncertain , chew on a salty pretzel..  More is not better.  If you observe someone else
overdoing the water, slow them down by talking to them, 
water intoxication is real, your fear is not nissguided.

Question 2

fear of water intoxication i'm so worried how much can a runner drink?

Accepted Answer

Water intoxication: You can generate fluid overload if you obsessively drink too much fluids---remember during long distance running you lose water and sodium so drinking sports drink in moderation should not cause this complication.

Question 3

i drank 3 litres an hour for 5-6 hours for 2 days (im 95kg) for fear of dehydration. it's been two days, how long before safe from water intoxication?

Accepted Answer

You're safe now,: assuming you have normal kidneys. You would have peed out all that extra water by now. Are you feeling normal? If not, consult a Dr and be checked.

Question 4

how can i overcome my fear of water? had it since a mean boy dunked me when 5.

Accepted Answer

DEPENDING ON HOW: Long ago this happened, there are very successful treatments available. See your doctor.

Question 5

how do i get over my fear of water due to bullying?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral therapy: This sounds like a simple phobia to be treated by behavioral therapy.  But there is a larger question about the bullying and the fear it induced and what the other long term effects might be.  In other words, what problems remain after you're no longer afraid of water?  Those may require a longer term therapy.

Question 6

how does water intoxication work?

Accepted Answer

Diluting sodium leve: Water consumed in very large quantity can be poisnous.It only happens during water drinking cotests and drinking water after strenous exercise when there is loss of salt and just drinking water will dilute the sodium more.It can also happen in certain medical conditions causing hyponatremia. Causes  swelling in brain .Causes headache, confusion, irritability and drowsines, seizures, coma and death.

Question 7

how do you get water intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Water overdriking: If one drinks excessive amounts of water without any salt or mineral intake one can develope hypo(low) natremia which can lead to lethary, somnolence and rarely weakness, seizures and death.

Question 8

what can lead to  water intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Too much water!: Some people drink too much water.  This tendency can be worsened by a number of drugs. Water intoxication can lead to seizures, altered mental state, and even death!

Question 9

what are the major presenting symptoms of water intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Confusion: Confusion and disorientation are the two most common presetning symptoms.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: water intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Too much water: Water intoxication is a condition where too much water has been ingested and is causing the salt levels in your body to be too diluted.  It is very rare for this condition to happen (you have to drink a LOT of water!), but can be deadly

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