A 35-year-old woman in the United States died last month after drinking nearly two litres of water in 20 minutes. Ashley Summers was on a getaway with her family during the Fourth of July weekend.
After touring Lake Freeman in Indiana with her husband and two young daughters, Summers felt very dehydrated.
Someone said she drank four bottles of water in 20 minutes. New York Post quoted her brother Devon Miller as telling WRTV.
“I mean, an average water bottle is like 16 ounces, so that was 64 ounces that she drank in a span of 20 minutes. That’s half a gallon. That’s what you’re supposed to drink in a whole day.”
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Tragic Case in the United States: Woman Passes Away from Water Toxicity After Vacation
On the last day of their break, Summers started feeling light-headed and had a headache. After returning home, she passed out in her garage and never regained consciousness though she was taken to hospital. She reportedly had brain swelling and according to her doctors, she died of water toxicity, WRTV reported.
Water toxicity is a condition caused by drinking excessive amounts of water. It can be fatal in the most extreme cases.
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What is water toxicity?
Water toxicity, also known as water intoxication or hyponatremia, occurs when the balance of electrolytes in the body is disrupted due to excessive water consumption. This dilutes sodium levels in the blood, leading to symptoms like headaches, nausea, confusion, and in severe cases, seizures or even death. It is crucial to maintain a proper balance of fluid intake to prevent this condition, especially during activities that cause excessive sweating or involve prolonged water consumption.