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http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20081211/tuk-dieter-dies-from-drinking-water-dba1618.html

Is this a one off and something unique to this woman?

I often drink 2 litres of water, followed by the same a few hours later.

I suppose that would explain my swollen brain.

But seriously (calling all medics) is this a danger to us all, and our brains, if we consume water in litres in hours; or is this something individually wrong with the deceased person?

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Originally posted by mikelom
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20081211/tuk-dieter-dies-from-drinking-water-dba1618.html
So Dieter's name was Jacqueline. That's all I needed to know.

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Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
So Dieter's name was Jacqueline. That's all I needed to know.
Assuming you know it all then, as you just needed to know Jacqueline, would you care to enlighten me medically please?

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Originally posted by mikelom
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20081211/tuk-dieter-dies-from-drinking-water-dba1618.html

Is this a one off and something unique to this woman?

I often drink 2 litres of water, followed by the same a few hours later.

I suppose that would explain my swollen brain.

But seriously (calling all medics) is this a danger to us all, and our brains, if we consume water in litres in hours; or is this something individually wrong with the deceased person?
How much water do you drink per day?
Why do you drink 2 liters in an hour, thirsty?

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Originally posted by Electric Red
How much water do you drink per day?
Why do you drink 2 liters in an hour, thirsty?
Probably 6-7 litres a day.

I live in a hot, dry arid area.

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Oh, you're probably ok then. If you don't feel abnormal or anything, then there's nothing to worry about. I try to drink between 2-4 liters a day. Right now it's below zero and I'm not very active.

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Originally posted by mikelom
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20081211/tuk-dieter-dies-from-drinking-water-dba1618.html

Is this a one off and something unique to this woman?

I often drink 2 litres of water, followed by the same a few hours later.

I suppose that would explain my swollen brain.

But seriously (calling all medics) is this a danger to us all, and our brains, if we consume water in litres in hours; or is this something individually wrong with the deceased person?
How many fellas do you know from the old country that knocked back a gallon or two in the pub of an evening?
I think this might have been the result of one or two unfortunate circumstances coming together.

Go in peace my son, and as they say "calm down".

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Originally posted by mikelom
Assuming you know it all then, as you just needed to know Jacqueline, would you care to enlighten me medically please?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication

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I drink about 2 liters a day in the winter and 3 in the summer.

The problem, I think, with excessive water intake during dieting, is that it flushes important electrolytes and minerals from your system. It also "dilutes" your blood much the same way that alcohol does. I've heard of this happening before.

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Originally posted by mikelom
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20081211/tuk-dieter-dies-from-drinking-water-dba1618.html

Is this a one off and something unique to this woman?

I often drink 2 litres of water, followed by the same a few hours later.

I suppose that would explain my swollen brain.

But seriously (calling all medics) is this a danger to us all, and our brains, if we consume water in litres in hours; or is this something individually wrong with the deceased person?
If you drink toooooo much liquor, you can NOT absorb water through your intestines until the liquor runs it course.

You're safe.

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