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Lifestyle lifestyle,There is no doubt that drinking water is necessary for our body. But have you ever thought that drinking excess water can also be harmful to your health? Usually we have been hearing that you should drink 810 glasses of water a day, but not every person’s needs are the same. According to some recent studies and doctors’ opinion, “overhydration”, that is, excessive water accumulation in the body is also a serious health risk that should not be taken lightly.

Overhydration occurs when you drink excess water and the body’s electrolyte balance deteriorates. The most affects at the level of sodium, which is called “hyponatramia” in medical language. When the level of sodium in the blood is very low, water starts filling in the cells of the body, causing flatulence, dizziness, nausea, headache and even swelling and coma in the brain.

Dr. Pulin Kumar of the Medical Department of RML Hospital, Delhi says, “Some people keep drinking water throughout the day in the name of weight loss or” detox “.” Social media and healthy trends also promote this habit, such as “Gallon Pani Challenge” or “3 liters of water daily”. However, when we forcefully drink water even when we are not thirsty, the kidneys are unable to filter as much water and water starts accumulating in the body.

Who is more in danger?

Athletes, runners or people going to gym drink too much water during workouts, they are particularly threatened by drinking more water. Also, if someone’s kidney is already weak or has a problem of hormonal imbalance, then his body is unable to process excess water properly.

How do you know that you are drinking too much water?

If you get urine again and again, feel very tired, dizzy or your lips are constantly swollen, then it may be a sign that you are drinking more water. It is best to drink water according to the need of your body. Drink water only when you feel thirsty and if urine is very thin or almost clean, then you will know that the water level in the body is fine.

Balance is necessary

Our body needs as much water as it can use. Every season, every physical activity and water requirement for every person vary. It is not good to drink excess water. Listening to body signals is the best solution. If you are feeling thirsty, drink water, but drinking too much water can be as harmful as it is not necessary to drink less water.