Woman poisoned after drinking 8 liters of water a day

A woman who drank 8 liters of water in one day was diagnosed with water intoxication. Water intoxication, a rare condition, can even cause death. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, and seizures . Drinking too much water in a short period of time can lead to kidney failure, which can filter between 700 cc and a liter of fluid per hour. Experts advise distributing water throughout the day is the healthiest option.

"BRAIN CELLS SUDDENLY START TO SWELL" Cardiovascular Surgery Prof. Dr. Oğuz Yılmaz pointed out that when you drink too much water, the amount of sodium in the vessels decreases. Yılmaz said, "Water moves into the cells, where sodium is more abundant. This happens most noticeably in the brain cells. Brain cells suddenly start to swell." MEN 3.5 LITERS, WOMEN 2.5 LITERS Stating that the need to drink water will vary depending on a person's location, temperature, and activity, Yılmaz said, "We can accept that men need 3-3.5 liters of water, while women need 2-2.5 liters."