Was this dangerous?
bluecat145
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Within the last 40 minutes I drank two full 16.9 oz water bottles. I didn't really mean to-- I wasn't paying attention. I heard it was dangerous to drink too much water. Was two bottles in an hour bad?
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not if you were thirsty0
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If you can clearly read this post and respond I would say your fine...But this is not a medical site.0
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Nope, I do it all the time. Don't attempt to keep drinking water if you're not thirsty, though. Trust me, your body will let you know if you're overhydrated 'cause you'll get some serious diarrhea.0
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Don't worry.0
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That little bit of water? It was infinitely more dangerous to actually put this post up...0
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i do it all the time! i think its important to listen to your body if you feel ok then there is no need to worry.0
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Too much water can be bad, yes. But the definition is "too much water" is a huge, huge amount, far more than a regular person would drink in normal circumstances without forcing themselves.
I drink upwards of 200 oz of water a day. Often 40-50 oz within a few minutes.
Water toxicity has pretty much only been a cause of death in extenuating circumstances - people on drugs, in intensive and long running physical exertion, or being fed water by force.
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Then it wouldn't be water.QueenBishOTUniverse wrote: »This is why I NEVER drink pure water. Far to dangerous. You should always add something to it.
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The original question cannot be legit....0
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Water intoxication is when you take in to much water, but I'm sure you'd know if you had. Its when you drink to much, and you pretty much drown your brain or something like that because your skin and the like can no longer hold any extra water. (I cant remember the actual details) It's pretty hard to do if you're not actually trying to accomplish it. If you can inhale four or five gallons really quick, only then should you really be worried. For an hour, that amount? No.0
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bluecat145 wrote: »Within the last 40 minutes I drank two full 16.9 oz water bottles. I didn't really mean to-- I wasn't paying attention. I heard it was dangerous to drink too much water. Was two bottles in an hour bad?
Probably not. I do it all the time.
To be fair to the OP, it is right to assume that too much water can be bad for you. And excessive thirst could be a sign of something, certainly (although if you're really active - as is my case - you may drink a lot of water, anyway). So, it's very possible that the question is legit.
OP, normally when I drink 16 oz in a short time, the only effects I experience is a bad need to urinate and - occasionally - an upset stomach.0 -
LoneWolfRunner wrote: »That little bit of water? It was infinitely more dangerous to actually put this post up...
lmao mte0 -
bluecat we can't help you. This isn't a medical site. If you aren't sure see/talk to a professional.-2
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__drmerc__ wrote: »blackcrossknight wrote: »Water intoxication is when you take in to much water, but I'm sure you'd know if you had. Its when you drink to much, and you pretty much drown your brain or something like that because your skin and the like can no longer hold any extra water. (I cant remember the actual details) It's pretty hard to do if you're not actually trying to accomplish it. If you can inhale four or five gallons really quick, only then should you really be worried. For an hour, that amount? No.
This sounds legit
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/strange-but-true-drinking-too-much-water-can-kill/ It's a legitimate thing, I just haven't cared enough to look to much into it. Like I said, I can't actually remember the details. All of what I said aside from the dying over too much water, could be false details lol.0 -
One time I drank 8 glasses of water within an hour. I threw up. I lived.
But I'm not a doctor.0 -
Without a toilet close, very dangerous.0
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No one will willingly drink that much water to get water intoxication. You need to drink gallons upon gallons in a short amount of time.0
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It's when a person drinks so much water that they disturb the electrolyte balance of the body... which leads to things like irregular heartbeat (muscle contraction needs sodium & calcium).blackcrossknight wrote:Water intoxication is when you take in to (sic) much water, but I'm sure you'd know if you had. Its when you drink to (sic) much, and you pretty much drown your brain or something like that because your skin and the like can no longer hold any extra water. (I cant (sic) remember the actual details) It's pretty hard to do if you're not actually trying to accomplish it.
It takes a LOT of water. Has nothing to do with "drowning your brain".
And it can be done completely accidentally. I have a cousin who managed it, landed himself in the hospital with seizures & passed out, was in ICU for several days.
FWIW, a similar effect (though from the opposite pole) happens when someone chugs soy sauce & gets too much sodium. Yes, there are people stupid enough to do it on a dare.
PLEASE tell your kids they should NEVER do it!! People have died from it.
Flavoring food, good. Chugging massive amounts (like a bottle), bad, probably deadly.
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And to address the OP...:
No, not dangerous or bad at all.bluecat145 wrote:Within the last 40 minutes I drank two full 16.9 oz water bottles... I heard it was dangerous to drink too much water. Was two bottles in an hour bad?
I had an ultrasound a couple weeks ago, & part of the instructions were that by 1 hour before my scheduled time I was to have drunk 1 quart of water (juice, gatoraide, etc.).
So I got up about 75 min before I was supposed to be there, chugged 2 bottles of water, got dressed, had breakfast, then drove to the hospital.
I'm still quite alive.
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No, you should be just fine. Yes, a person can drink too much water and deplete his/her electrolytes but this usually only happens if you drink an excessive amount, like 2 gallons a day.bluecat145 wrote: »Within the last 40 minutes I drank two full 16.9 oz water bottles. I didn't really mean to-- I wasn't paying attention. I heard it was dangerous to drink too much water. Was two bottles in an hour bad?
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Don't pay attention to those contributors who obviously have better nothing to do aside from patronize you...
Anyway, you'll be fine. It's pretty simple. If you're thirsty, drink. If you're not, don't. You'll only run into problems if you're forcing yourself to drink when you're not thirsty. Even then, it takes quite a bit of overconsumption before you're in any danger.-1 -
MyaPapaya75 wrote: »If you can clearly read this post and respond I would say your fine...But this is not a medical site.
Not a doctor and don't play one on TV, but, this seems accurate. There IS such a thing as water intoxication and it CAN be fatal if done enough in the extreme. 2 bottles in an hour where you are feeling no ill effects should not be something to worry about. When you become water intoxicated, you will know it.
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I agree with LoneWolfRunner - thats only 2 cups of water - not even half a litre.
You are going to be fine - its only if you drink 6 litres of water or over 200 oz of water in a short period of time that you will be water intoxicated. Take a deep breathe and relax. You are not in any danger.
PS - I have experience in First Aid and know what I'm talking about.0 -
Once for a urine test I drank a gallon and a half of water and 2 12oz diet cokes in less than 45 minutes. I felt nauseous for a bit and mild discomfort for basically the remainder of the day however I lived. I couldn't pee and they were closing so basically it was drink until I popped.0
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I'm only asking because I usually don't drink a lot of water, so two bottles is a lot for me to drink in an hour when it's usually a bottle a day for me. I felt kind of sick. I know I'm being really stupid and paranoid, but I just wanted to make sure. Sorry if I bothered anyone.
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bluecat145 wrote: »I'm only asking because I usually don't drink a lot of water, so two bottles is a lot for me to drink in an hour when it's usually a bottle a day for me. I felt kind of sick. I know I'm being really stupid and paranoid, but I just wanted to make sure. Sorry if I bothered anyone.
You didn't bother anyone, I hope you were reassured. I just don't know enough to give medical advice. Do you feel better now?0 -
Hyponatremia (water intoxication) is a rare event. When it does happen, it typically happens to endurance athletes such as marathon runners. This is due to electrolyte depletion after several hours of activity. Water alone doesn't replenish your electrolyte levels. You need some food or a drink that contains sodium to replace the electrolytes.
You had 34oz of water in under 45min. The electrolytes not have been depleted in that short time frame. No need to be alarmed, you're not going to die.
Go have a good pee. You'll be fine.0 -
Wait? Is this serious? We are talking about drinking approximately one liter of water in 40 minutes? How is this even a discussion?0
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__drmerc__ wrote: »
I am not judging "everyone" - I am questioning the hyperbolic panic over a consuming a liter of water. It would take gallons of water to harm someone. Not 1 liter.0 -
ValerieMartini2Olives wrote: »No one will willingly drink that much water to get water intoxication. You need to drink gallons upon gallons in a short amount of time.
My brother ended up in hospital after drinking too much water. It does happen.
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