A 46-year-old member asked:
Can drinking too much water hurt the lungs?
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Dr. Andrew Liptonanswered
Holistic Medicine 32 years experience
Water: No, excessive water drinking( gallons) can cause electrolyte disturbance in the body.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Is there such a thing as drinking too much water?
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Dr. Abby Caplinanswered
Integrative Medicine 42 years experience
Yes: It is possible to overhydrate yourself with too much water. I saw this in a patient who had severe anxiety and was compulsively and constantly drinking water. It causes the concentration of sodium in the blood to drop, a condition called hyponatremia, which can affect brain function. Athletes are more susceptible. This is the basic answer. You can google "hyponatremia" for more info.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Is drinking too much water bad for you?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Addiction Medicine 51 years experience
It can be: There is a great deal of controversy on how much water people generally need, but it depends on the climate and how much physical activity you engage in. Generally, people really do not need much free water, because 60% of our food is composed of water&our diet provides enough for most people. If kidneys are normal, excessive water is urinated out. However, water intoxication is serious for some
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