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Originally Posted by Suzy  Yes, I think so...there was a woman that died actually a few months back because she participated in a radio station contest to see which of the contestants could drink the most water. She drank too much water, and died from complications it caused! |
I believe that was because she was not allowed to go to the bathroom for a designated amount of time ...
drinking 8 oz of water each hour for 8 hours is recommended by most doctors.
http://chemistry.about.com/b/a/257677.htm Woman Dies from Drinking too Much Water
CNN reported on a
woman who died Friday from drinking too much water. Jennifer Strange (28) was participating in a radio station's "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest
to see who could drink the most water before having to go to the bathroom. The condition that results from over-hydrating,
hyponatremia, sometimes is seen in infants who are given bottles of water to drink (not a good plan) and also in some athletes who drink as much water as they can before exercising (e.g., marathon runners).
It's important to stay hydrated, but how do you know if you're overdoing it? One of the first signs of water intoxication is swelling. If your fingers start to get puffy where your rings become tight, that could indicate a problem.
Other symptoms of
hyponatremia are nausea and dizziness. If you experience these symptoms and suspect water intoxication, stop drinking more water (that part should be obvious) and seek medical attention. Eat some food to replace the electrolytes (salts) that are being diluted by the water.