Apr 16, 2023, 06:38 PM IST

5 Side effects of drinking too much water

Sonali Sharma

Hyponatremia: Excess of drinking water may decrease the sodium level in the body. This health condition is known as hyponatremia. 

Frequent urination: Drinking too much water leads to excess urination. This further dehydrates the body and creates water imbalance. 

Nausea or vomiting. When you have too much water in the body, the kidneys can't remove the excess liquid which may cause Nausea or vomiting.

Lower sodium levels in the body may lead to muscle cramps.

Diarrhea: Overhydration causes hypokalemia or a decrease in potassium levels in the body.