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What Are The Ill Effects Of Drinking Excess Water?
Hi about 20-30 minutes ago i had 1.2 litres of water within 5 minutes and i was reading online about water intoxication and how some people have died by too much water am i going to be ok? im a bit shaky now after what i read is there anything to do? please help me!
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
Hello,
I don't think you may be intoxicated by drinking that much (1.2l) all at once.
If you feel shaky you can use tresol to substitute minerals. Having a coffee can make you urinate frequently due to its diuretic effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
I don't think you may be intoxicated by drinking that much (1.2l) all at once.
If you feel shaky you can use tresol to substitute minerals. Having a coffee can make you urinate frequently due to its diuretic effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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