Bruce Lee died by drinking excessive water: If you do this, there will be swelling in the brain; How much water is right to drink?

Posted on 24th Nov 2022 by rohit kumar

There are many theories on the death of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Now recently a new study claimed that Bruce Lee died not because of any medicine but because of drinking too much water. According to research published in the Clinical Kidney Journal, he died of hyponatremia.

 

What is hyponatremia?

This is a condition in which the amount of sodium in the blood becomes too low. This happens only when sodium dissolves in the body due to the high amount of water in it. Due to this, there is swelling in the cells of the brain. This swelling is called cerebral edema.

 

Drinking less water harms health in many ways. Does drinking too much water have such a bad effect on health?

 

Yes, drinking water has many benefits but up to a limit. like-

 

The digestion system remains good.

It helps in keeping the body temperature normal.

Muscles become strong.

Provides relief from constipation.

Weight does not increase but helps in reducing it.

Body detoxifies.

Feels a good appetite.

Immunity increases.

Energy remains in the body throughout the day.

Helps in reducing aging and wrinkles.

There are no skin problems like psoriasis and eczema.

Lifeless hair is good with the minerals present in the water.

 

Question- We have come to know so many benefits, then why did you say that drinking within a limit is beneficial? There is only water, what harm does it do?

Answer- Extreme is forbidden everywhere. The same thing applies to drinking too much water. When we do anything in excess, it starts causing damage. Similarly, if you drink water excessively or excessively, then you may have to suffer losses.

 

Water Poisoning- When the function of the brain gets hampered due to drinking too much water, it is called water poisoning. In this, the amount of water inside the blood increases.

 

Decreased sodium- If a person drinks 10 liters of water, the level of sodium in the blood becomes very low. It has a direct effect on the brain. Because of this, a person can go into a coma or even die. Its risk is highest in people who participate in marathons and triathlons.

 

Cellular Swelling- If there is too little sodium in the body, then there is swelling in the cells of both the brain and the body. Which is called cellular swelling. Due to the swelling of brain cells, a person may have problems like confusion, drowsiness, cramps, muscle weakness, and high blood pressure.

 

Overhydration- If you drink more water than required, then you start having the problem of overhydration, this is also called water intoxication. In this, symptoms like nausea, vomiting, headache, and some kind of confusion appear. If the case becomes severe, there may be a risk of seizures, coma, or even death.

 

Athlete fainted after marathon after drinking too much water

British athlete Johanna Pakenham participated in the London Marathon in the year 2018. It was very hot there at that time. That's why Johanna drank a lot of water before the marathon. As soon as the marathon race was over, his friends made him drink water again. Due to this, there was more water in her body and she fainted.

 

He was taken to the hospital by air ambulance. She regained consciousness after 1-2 days. According to Johanna, her friends and acquaintances used to give only one piece of advice for marathon running – keep drinking lots of water. He followed this advice and had no idea that water could harm him to such an extent.

 

Some may need more water, others less - Mayo Clinic

Most healthy people can keep themselves hydrated by drinking water and other substances when they are thirsty. You can stay hydrated by drinking water and other fluids when you are thirsty. Even less than 8 glasses of water may be sufficient for some people, but more may be needed for some. For this, you should reduce or increase the water intake only on the advice of the doctor.

 

How much water should be drunk, understand this question in a little more detail-

 

According to London-based expert Hugh Montgomery, people living in extreme heat need a maximum of 2 liters of water a day.

Many people carry water even for half an hour's journey, but there is no special need for it. Even if you don't take bath with sweat.

According to the advisory of Britain's National Health Service, you drink 6-8 glasses of water every day. This also includes milk, soft drinks, tea, and coffee.

 

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