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Excess water drinking
Often seen with psychogenic polydipsia, this can result in dangerous electrolyte abnormalities like low sodium.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
14 year experience in family medicine
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can you die with drinking excessive water ?
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Can drinking water actually cause excess phlegm rather than thin mucus? Seems to be happening to me.
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Do I have diabetes? Is drinking excessive amount of water an indicator of diabetes?
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Will drinking excessive amounts of water stop my binge eating?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I drink excess of water this month.and now my periods are delayd by 3 days.is it possible that excess water delays periods date?
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Im a 19 yr old male.How much water should i drink daily? Does excessive water intake cause any kidney problem?
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Finished drinking 6 glasses of water first thing in the morning before food can aid in weight loss and detox? Is that true? Will excessive water harm?
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A 25-year old male asked:
3 blood tests ok. Always thirsty/drinking water yet urine suggests I'm still dehydrated. Never used to drink much. Barely sweat and no excessive urine?
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Does drinking more water reduces weight?
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Does drinking lots of water dissolve fat?
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Is propel zero water bad for you to drink?
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how much water should an athlete drink a day?
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How much water are you supposed to drink daily?
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How bad for the body is it drink a lot of water?
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What will drinking to much water do to your body?
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How many ounces of water do you have to drink a day?
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Can drinking loads of water give you really nice skin?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Why would my urine turn green? I drink plenty of water.
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is drinking a gallon and half of water a day bad for you?
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how much water shoudl you drink while on lithium treatment?
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Can you please tell me why it'sharder to drink plain water?
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If you eat to much salt but drink plenty of water is it ok?
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A 38-year old male asked:
My urine is always brown even though I drink a lott of water?
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Help please! Is drinking mio and water healthier for you than diet sodas?
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Is it healthy to drink the remaining water after boiling/steaming vegetables?
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What complications could occur if I never drink any water, and only drink soda?
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What's the maximum amount of ounces of water you can drink in an hour? half an hour?
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Is tonic water safe to drink?
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Drinking cold water is harmful?
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Glaucoma-can't drink a lot of water?
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