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Water Intoxication In Children

Water Intoxication in Children

Have you ever considered that your children can be hurt from Water Intoxication or in other words drinking too much water? Children often like to play games where they can see who drinks the most, but this is dangerous.

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I think that there are many cases of this, but it often goes unheard of. One cause of death is secondary drowning, and it is easily done by gulping too much water.

There was a case in the papers yesterday that I read about a woman who died from drinking too much water, whilst entering a water drinking competition with a radio station.

It's really quite frightening, and as my youngest has a problem with trying to consume as much water by whatever means necessary, I certainly try to monitor it for his own safety!

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This is covered already in this Thread: Water Drinking Contest Blamed In Death

As you said, I think many people do not see this as something dangerous, in fact it is usually seen as something fun to do or competition. Hopefully after reading this Thread Parents can become more aware and teach their kids that drinking too much water is dangerous.