For example, water intoxication ( which results in hyponatremia ), the process of consuming too much water too quickly, can be fatal.
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:I believe this is extremely dangerous to do, as water intoxication will " definitely " set in and you will become sick.
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This concept was exemplified in 2007 when a California woman died of water intoxication in a contest sanctioned by a radio station.
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People can drink far more water than necessary while exercising, however, putting them at risk of water intoxication, which can be fatal.
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In extreme circumstances like marathons, loss of salt can lead to water intoxication, a condition whose effects include seizures and possible brain damage.
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The researchers have identified the substance that they believe can lead to deadly " water intoxication " in people who have taken the drug.
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It typically takes 1-2 hours to drink a liter ( within the 1.5 ltr \ hour limit cited on the water intoxication page ).
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:Well, the first thing is-don't drink " too " much water-it can be harmful and even kill you ( See : Water intoxication ).
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In addition, water cure, a method of torture in which the victim is forced to consume excessive amounts of water, can cause water intoxication.
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Drinking the water will prevent that-- unless you drink so much that you suffer water intoxication ( hyperhydration ), which can also kill you.
