Is any way you can dronk to much water in a day

Melissaol
Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
edited October 5 in Health and Weight Loss
I don't know why but today I just keep filling up my water glass. After I started to think about it. Is there any way that to much water can hurt me....

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  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    It's unlikely, but water intoxication is possible. You have to drink pretty massive amounts of water though. How much are you talking about?
  • dointhis4me
    dointhis4me Posts: 52 Member
    Only in extreme, extreme cases can you get water poisoning and die. You're fine as long as you don't feel sick and you aren't using it as a way to avoid eating. The reason many girls with eating disorders have the join problems and fluid retention issues is because every time they're hungry, they drink a ton of water to kill the craving. I know this personally.

    If you're really concerned keep track of how much you drink and mention it to your Dr. the next time you have a check up.
  • therealkittymao
    therealkittymao Posts: 194 Member
    I have heard about people dying by basically drowning themselves, but this was in contest situations (I think there was a contest for who could drink the most water held by some radio station a while back, and the woman who won died a few hours later). I think you are probably ok... :)
  • Melissaol
    Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
    I have had 10 glasses and still have alot of the day and a workout tonight to go through. I have been eating
  • thedreamhazer
    thedreamhazer Posts: 1,156 Member
    I personally shoot for at least 80 and up to 120 ounces of water per day.
  • Skeith5
    Skeith5 Posts: 89 Member
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication

    The kidney's will process about 1 litre an hour, if you are healthy. That's quite a bit of water...
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    It's rare, but it's possible, it usually involves stupidity, or athletes, particularly marathon, or ultra marathon athletes, drinking too much water can dilute electrolytes in your body, which can be fatal, but 99% of the time it requires massive amounts of water, and heavy sweating and elimination of electrolytes (salt and potassium.)
  • Alexabarocas
    Alexabarocas Posts: 41
    Unless you're downing 10 gallons a day, you'll be fine. Though, constant thirst is often a sign of diabetes. If you find yourself to be thirsty all of the times, I'd maybe go check yourself out.
  • Paige1108
    Paige1108 Posts: 432 Member
    I do a gallon a day = 128oz I'm 5'7".
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    In a full day where it's spaced throughout the day, not really. Too much in too short of a period of time, yes, definitely. General rule of thumb, if your urine isn't clear, you're probably fine. :)
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    ^ Yes, contrary to what some people seem to believe, clear urine means you're over hydrated. It should be yellow. Dark yellow could be dehydration, but urine color can also be darker depending on foods you eat. So just make sure there is a bit of color, and you're fine.
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