Stuart Fisher, an American doctor and author of books on healthy nutrition, said drinking too much water can cause seizures and loss of consciousness. In this respect reports Daily mail.
Many nutritionists recommend drinking about eight glasses of water a day; This is essential for digestive and cardiovascular function, as well as the transport of oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues. However, drinking eight glasses of water in an hour can cause hyponatremia. This condition is characterized by a severe decrease in sodium levels in blood plasma.
Fischer explained that hyponatremia is sometimes accompanied by loss of consciousness, confusion, and seizures. However, such dangerous consequences can occur only when a person exceeds the norm of drinking water for a long time or drinks too quickly.
To improve their health condition, patients are often prescribed infusion therapy with a solution of sodium chloride using a dropper. Treatment usually helps patients recover quickly and return to normal life.
The doctor also warned that pregnant women should very carefully monitor the amount of water they drink. Drinking more than eight glasses a day is extremely undesirable.
Previously biochemist explainedHow to improve drinking water.