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Shadow · 10-20-2007, 10:29 PM

Even if you go to the bathroom it is still dangerous to drink large amounts in a short period. It causes loss of electrolytes.

Water intoxication is a condition where the body’s level of sodium has been rapidly diluted with too much water. It is also known as hyponatremia or hyperhydration. Sodium is an important electrolyte that helps regulates the body’s fluids. When the body’s sodium level is changed rapidly by drinking a lot of water, the extra water then causes the cells in the body to swell and malfunction.

10-20-2007, 10:29 PM	#22
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	Even if you go to the bathroom it is still dangerous to drink large amounts in a short period. It causes loss of electrolytes. Water intoxication is a condition where the body’s level of sodium has been rapidly diluted with too much water. It is also known as hyponatremia or hyperhydration. Sodium is an important electrolyte that helps regulates the body’s fluids. When the body’s sodium level is changed rapidly by drinking a lot of water, the extra water then causes the cells in the body to swell and malfunction. Last edited by Shadow; 10-20-2007 at 10:31 PM.