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What Happens If Water In Injected To Veins?

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Posted on Tue, 11 Jun 2013
Question: What can happen if a person injects water in to their veins
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Hello
Thanks for the query,
It will depend on whether the water was contaminated or sterile.

Injection of sterile water will not cause any problem, But if the water was dirty it can cause infection.

Thank you
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What Happens If Water In Injected To Veins?

Hello
Thanks for the query,
It will depend on whether the water was contaminated or sterile.

Injection of sterile water will not cause any problem, But if the water was dirty it can cause infection.

Thank you