We are used to hearing the advice of various experts on he althy eating and a he althy lifestyle about the importance of drinking enough water. However, this does not mean drinking as much as possible. Some people trust the advice of so-called experts with dubious he alth knowledge who recommend detoxing by drinking more water.
Drinking 2 to 2 and a half liters of water per day is considered he althy. Larger quantities than 3 liters per day can cause quite a few problems, especially if this is a trend that you follow daily.
What are the signs that you are drinking too much water?
Always have a bottle of water in your hand
Carry a bottle with you everywhere. Drinking from it has become a habit for you. This lowers the levels of minerals in the blood, which are important electrolytes. Problems with the nervous system, muscles, blood pressure, heart, even blurred consciousness may occur.
Drink water when you are not thirsty
If you are reaching for water simply because it is useful and more water should be drunk, stop doing it. Our bodies have their own mechanisms for telling us what they need. Thirst is a sign of needing water. Cooling down with a glass of water is perfectly normal. Allowing extreme thirst to last for hours is dangerous. It should be avoided because it is a sign of dehydration.
Drink water until your urine becomes completely colorless
Urine is an important indicator of he alth. Its color, texture and smell suggest the presence or absence of a he alth problem. Clear urine without color and odor suggests that there are almost no dissolved waste substances in it, that is, it is too diluted due to the excessive amount of water in the body.
You urinate very often
Frequent urination can be a sign of a urinary tract infection, but it can also be due to drinking too much fluid.
Feeling dizzy, nauseous or vomiting
The symptoms of overhydration are similar to those of dehydration. When you drink too much water, your kidneys become unable to flush out excess fluids from the body that clog the entire body. Therefore, symptoms of nausea and vomiting begin to appear. They mean you might be on your way to water intoxication.
Headache
Headaches can be caused by various mechanisms in the body. Two of the possible causes can be both dehydration and overhydration. With too much fluid in the body, the concentration of water in every cell of the body also increases, including the level of fluid in the skull and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This causes increased pressure on the brain, which in turn leads to pain, blurred consciousness, difficulty breathing, impaired brain and neurological function.
Swelling of limbs and face
One of the most obvious signs of too much fluid retention in the body is swelling. Blood pressure may also increase.
Muscle weakness, cramps
When the fluid level in the body is high, the electrolyte balance is disturbed. Communication between the nervous system and the muscles is hindered, resulting in muscle weakness, cramps, irregular heart rhythm.
