Drinking Too Much Water Can Be Toxic?

Yes that is really true. I have read that too much water would eventually drown your body down and would also toxify you body in the long run. I have read from wikipedia this is called hyponatremia, where there is substantial amount of water is introduced in your body than can it be removed then an imbalance happens inside your body thus having problems althogether.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication

Try this link to better explain things to you.

I would say because of the chemicals in the water, and if you drink too much water you can be putting a lot of chemicals in your body. And that can catch up with you.

I think just enough water would be okay.. coz' from what I know also, it can make you gain more weight just by drinking water. Yes, it is good to drink lots of water but just enough to keep you hydrated, and not to drown you or what. Poor friend of yours, I hope he's doing fine though.

Every cell in your body needs to be balanced. In simple terms, when the balance is tipped like drinking far far too much water it causes the cell to swell and eventually burst, this is called Hyponatremia in medical term and water intoxication in layman term. If this carries on through out the body and masses of cells swell and burst it can cause extreme adverse affects and even death. Consuming large quantities of liquids in a short amount of time to compensate for not drinking enough can be just as damaging and dangerous. Being aware of the hydration needs of your body is crucial and, as with anything, consistency is key. Staying properly hydrated means drinking water or sports drink consistency regularly throughout everyday, being aware that not feeling thirsty does not mean you are properly hydrated, and avoiding excesses over short periods of time.

Drinking too much water can deplete your body of needed sodium and potassium. this is most likely when a lot of water is consumed at one time as opposed to drinking little quantities through out the day.. Drinking water will not hurt anyone as long as you maintain a healthy diet and keep water consumption to something reasonable..There's nothing wrong with sports drinks to keep your electrolytes at healthy levels..In short, give yourself a sports drink too, balanced with enough water consumption..Hope your friend will be fine soon!

Hi!:) Drinking too much water can cause a state of the body called "Hypervolemia" wherein there's too much water...well, in the body. The blood has some minerals and their concentration might be less than normal because they are being diluted even more by the excess fluids (as said earlier, an example would be HypoNatremia, meaning less than normal amount of sodium). Also, too much water may cause high blood pressure as the heart pumps more fluid throughout the circulatory system than what the blood vessels can usually tolerate. Much worse, it may cause too much fluid that there will be some in the lungs causing what is called "Pulmonary Edema". It is worse because the most important basic need of man is oxygen and a person with that condition is taking in less. Sorry if this posts contains some medical terms, I hope I explained that right.

Sorry,I am not a doctor myself.But I knew little on this issue.From the TV,the newspaper,the maganize,...I knew that drink more water is the burden of the

its really very sad just coz of a competition he lost his life, this is the first time i heard of that drinking too much water may effect human life
but i m having a feeling that might be the water he drank is contaminated n was unhealthy or what?
if excess intake of water causes human damage i think this kind of competitions should be banned, dont u think so?

OMG i didn't knew it.. if it is, nothings safe to eat nor drink=/

i think too much of anything is harmful. may be too much water has caused to wash out the enzymes to be washed away. also it can take away many useful materials from body.