There are medical situations where water becomes an enemy and one of such is when an individual suffers water intoxication. Water intoxication also called water poisoning, is the disruption of brain function due to drinking too much water. While every cell and organ in the body needs water to function properly, excessive water consumption can lead to water intoxication. Over-hydration and water intoxication happens when an individual drinks more water than the kidneys can get rid of via urine. Water intoxication is not likely to happen unless someone drinks a large volume of water within a short period of time and water intoxication results from the swelling of cells especially brain cells which increase pressure inside the skull increases.

Source: Nigerian Tribune October 04, 2023 05:32 UTC