water poisoning
Too much liquid
Water poisoning is a potentially fatal condition caused by drinking excessive amounts of water in a short period, diluting the body's sodium levels and causing cells to swell.
Also called water intoxication or hyponatremia.
It occurs in endurance athletes, hazing rituals, or water-drinking contests: A radio contest participant died of water poisoning after drinking nearly two gallons.
Insufficient blood sodium levels
- overhydrationExcess bodily fluid intake
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
- comaUnwakeable unconsciousness
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
headache · nausea · vomiting · fatigue · disorientation · lethargy · hypotonic · encephalopathy
Hormone limiting water loss
- SIADHExcess ADH causing hyponatremia
- vasopressinFluid-conserving pituitary hormone
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
hyponatremia
Insufficient blood sodium levels
- overhydrationExcess bodily fluid intake
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
- comaUnwakeable unconsciousness
confusion · headache · nausea · vomiting · fatigue · disorientation · lethargy · hypotonic · encephalopathy · hospitalization
MDMA
Synthetic empathogenic stimulant
- overconsumptionExcessive use of resources
ADH
Hormone limiting water loss
- SIADHExcess ADH causing hyponatremia
- vasopressinFluid-conserving pituitary hormone
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- poisoningdrug overdose, overdose, arsenic, activated charcoal, chelation
- Fluid Imbalancesdehydrated, edema, fluid loss, fluid retention, overhydration