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A member asked:
Can drinking water wash away electrolytes? my anatomy professor told us this, but i am not finding any on-line references.
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Drinking water: drinking too much water can cause sodium level to be very low in the blood stream by diluting the normal level of sodium
Answered 9/25/2014
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No: A person can lose electrolytes in the urine under normal circumstances which is minimal but when higher than normal ,may be related to medication being used or medical condition of the person. Ordinary water intake will not wash away what is in the body. When adequately hydrated, levels of electrolytes may not be as high due to dilution
Answered 10/31/2014
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