You can drink too much water

Question

Drinking water can cause overhydration which can affect your brain, muscles, and heart.

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Yes, you can drink too much water. Consuming excessive amounts in a short period can dilute the sodium in your blood, leading to water intoxication or hyponatremia. This condition causes your cells to swell, potentially leading to symptoms like nausea, confusion, seizures, and even fatal outcomes in severe cases. It's rare for healthy individuals but is a risk for athletes, those with certain medical conditions, or individuals overhydrating rapidly. It's best to drink when thirsty and avoid forcing water beyond quenching thirst. For details, refer to the [Cleveland Clinic article](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/water-intoxication).

Answer 1

This claim is true.

Drinking too much water can be dangerous and even fatal. It can make it difficult for the kidneys to get rid of excess water and result in side effects such as nausea, seizures, vomiting, and confusion. Reliable websites such as Reliant Medical Group, Medical News Today, and National Institutes of Health have all confirmed this.

According to National Institutes of Health, water intoxication disturbs electrolyte balance and causes rapid decrease sodium concentration in the body. This results in death.

According to several reliable sources, this claim is true.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1770067/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318619

https://reliantmedicalgroup.org/blog/2023/07/26/can-you-really-die-from-drinking-too-much-water/#:~:text=It's%20true%2C%20in%20certain%20instances,to%20death%20is%20quite%20rare.

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In my opinion, the evidence that you present in order to further verify the accuracy of the claim is extremely noteworthy.   I have a better understanding of the reasons why it is possible to consume an excessive amount of water as a result of this. Your facetcheck is strengthened by the fact that you referred to other credible sources rather than simply stating them, which is another thing that I appreciate you did.

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This is a great fact check, the way you went in depth into what happens to the body when too much water is ingested really solidifies your claim and makes it super easy for people to understand.

Answer 2

Drinking too much water can cause water intoxication/water poisoning, which, according to the Cleveland Clinic, can affect the body's cells and can even be fatal. Too much water in your body than needed can cause a chemical imbalance that our bodies cannot clear when sweating or urinating (Cleveland Clinic). They also note that taking substantial amounts of water can dilute our blood and decrease the electrolytes the body needs, leading to altercations in attitude, behavior, and movement.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/water-intoxication

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I think the article that you used to support your argument is a strong one and I have used this to support other Factchecks I have done. You also did a good job summarizing the source and highlighting the important and relevant facts.

Answer 3

Yes you can drink too much water. The kidneys can only process 0.8-1.0 liters per hour making consuming any more than that dangerous. A very high intake can upset your body's electrolyte balance. In severe cases water intoxication can cause seizures, comas, or death. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318619#dangers

Answer 4

According to https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256#:~:text=When%20you%20drink%20too%20much,it%20can%20be%20life%2Dthreatening. If you drink too much water, your kidneys can't get rid of the excess water So yes, you can drink too much water.

Answer 5

This claim is true. Research shows that drinking over 48 ounces in an hour can start to cause bodily harm. It lowers your electrolyte levels to a point where it can cause damage to your brain and other organs. So according to my research, this claim is true. 

https://www.healthline.com/health/overhydration#:~:text=Drinking%20too%20many%20fluids%20can,permanent%20brain%20damage%20and%20death. 

Comments

Good fact-check, I think you could have improved it by referencing a specific excerpt from the text, or by elaborating further on the effects instead of repeating yourself towards the end.

Answer 6

The claim that drinking water can cause overhydration, which can affect your brain, muscles, and heart, is supported by medical evidence. Overhydration, or water intoxication, can lead to a condition called hyponatremia, where the sodium levels in the blood become dangerously low. This imbalance can cause cells to swell, including those in the brain, leading to increased intracranial pressure and potentially severe neurological symptoms such as confusion, seizures, and even coma. Additionally, the disruption of electrolyte balance can impair muscle function and heart rhythm, posing serious health risks. Reputable sources like the Cleveland Clinic and Healthline confirm these effects, emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper hydration without overconsumption.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/water-intoxication

https://www.verywellhealth.com/overhydration-8690464

https://www.healthline.com/health/overhydration

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Excellent fact check! You clearly restated the claim, presented the scientific evidence, and listed reputable sources. Incorporating direct quotes from the sources into your paragraph would strengthen your argument even more. I would also add that water intoxication can eventually cause death, according to Medical News Today. Overall, this is a solid post with great composition.

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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318619

Answer 7

I am factchecking this claim and it is true that you can over consume water according to healthline.com and their article on "Overhydration". In the article they state that "The Institute of Medicine has established" per person you should drink 78-100 oz per day but also should be equal to the amount of water your kidneys release. 

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While I appreciate you citing a source in an attempt to support your answer, how you've formatted your response is quite unprofessional and seems lackluster. It appears as though you've simply copied and pasted information from Healthline without even fixing the formatting to make it coherent. If you're only going to copy and paste from a website, you might as well only provide a link to the website, which is also something you neglect to do.

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This factcheck has the foundation for a quality one, but lacks any form of nuance or formality. Simply pasting information from a website without providing a link to the original article is low-effort, and you do nothing to elaborate or explain any of the pieces of information you have referenced.

Answer 8

Yes this is true,

Over drinking can cause intoxication, hyponatremia, and water poisoning. The increased pressure can cause swelling in your cells. The swollen brain cells then can affect the brain, causing pain.

https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-is-too-much-water-intake

https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2024/01/can-you-drink-too-much-water#:~:text=Drinking%20excessive%20amounts%20of%20water,by%20drinking%20too%20much%20water.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/water-intoxication

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Your answer is quite misleading and difficult to understand. As someone who doesn't have knowledge concerning anatomy and nutrition, I'm completely lost in your attempt to address the fact-check. If you provided some clarification about the terms you use (e.g., hyponatremia, water poisoning), then readers might be able to grasp your answer more thoroughly. Currently, I'd have to read all of the sources you link in your answer to understand the point you're attempting to make. So, perhaps, including summaries of the sources you link could be helpful to readers.

Answer 9

Yes, you can drink too much water. Overconsumption of water can result in a variety of negative effects. Its called "Water Intoxication". According to the Cleveland Clinic (linked below) drinking too much water puts a lot of stress on your cells, as water decreases the amount of electrolytes in your body. This results in your cells swelling. Mild symptoms include a headache, nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, and muscle pain. Severe symptoms are seizures, and coma. It is important to note that it is extremely difficult to drink this much water, and highly unlikely in almost any scenario. You would have to drink between 6-7 litres within a couple hours to reach the point of water intoxication.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/water-intoxication

Answer 10

Drinking too much water is a real thing and is called water intoxication. Cleveland Clinic explained, "Water intoxication is a condition in which there’s too much water in your body, and it affects your body’s cells. Mild symptoms include nausea, vomiting and bloating. Severe symptoms may include confusion, seizure and coma. It can also be fatal. Treatment may include reducing your water intake. In severe cases, you may need replacement sodium." Water is very important for our bodies but only to a certain extent. 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/water-intoxication