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I was given two bags of iv fluids after ct with contrast, how long for the fluids to leave body? worried about water intoxication
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IV fluids: If your kidneys are functioning normally, you should pee it out in a few hours and will not have to worry about water intoxication.
Answered 6/18/2016
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Not to worry: Two bags is not enough to couse water intoxication. You body will eliminate excess water through urination within a few hours.
Answered 12/24/2013
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