overhydrate

Consume too much water

To overhydrate is to consume more water or fluids than the body needs.

While staying hydrated is generally encouraged, overhydration can dilute sodium levels in the blood, causing a dangerous condition called hyponatremia.

Athletes and people following extreme hydration advice are most at risk: She overhydrated during the marathon and had to be treated at the medical tent.

medical

hyponatremia

Insufficient blood sodium levels

  • edemaPathological tissue puffiness
  • lethargyAbnormal drowsiness and apathy
  • confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment

nausea · seizure · hospitalization

excess

waterlogged

Saturated with liquid

oversaturated · engorged · overdone · overconsumption · flooded · diluted · overdrinking · immoderate · superfluous · unnecessary

prevention

moderation

Avoidance of excess

pacing · awareness

athletics

marathon

Long-distance footrace

overdrinking · triathlon

Opposites
hydration level

overhydratedehydrate

Remove water from

desiccate · parch · dry out · wither · dehydration

Family

overhydrated, overhydrating, overhydration, overhydrates

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