Help Water toxicity death

[boywhowasneverloved]

can drinking too much water in a short period lead to death. How much water is needed for this to work, and are there any previous threads on this topic

 

[GalacticWarrior777]

can drinking too much water in a short period lead to death. How much water is needed for this to work, and are there any previous threads on this topic

I believe that it could work, but that might be painful af. I think that above 3 or 4 liters is enough to get you water intoxication? You could make more research on it through the search function?

 

[NegevChina]

Its possible but low success rate and very non peaceful.

 

[merryberry]

Yes, it varies on your body size, but drinking 3-4 liters in a few hours has been associated with cases of water intoxication and death. Just over 1 liter in less than an hour can begin to put stress on the kidneys, which may not be able to expel water fast enough. When a person drinks a large amount of water very quickly, it dilutes the sodium levels in their blood, which can cause cells to swell. This swelling is especially dangerous in the brain, where it can lead to severe symptoms like nausea, muscle cramps, confusion, seizures, coma, and, in extreme cases, death.

It can be painful because the water causes the brain to swell, which increases pressure inside the skull. Before a deathly amount, it can bring intense headaches, nausea, and vomiting. It can also be slow, prolonging the discomfort and suffering. Think it through and take care, avoid any excess harm on yourself. I don't wish for anyone to die, especially in a painful way, even if I'm answering this question.

 

[maniac116]

In theory it could work, but in reality, NOT A CHANCE!!
Ive seen water intoxication & it's no picnic. High chance of really screwing your body up. Your body loses electrolytes causing all sorts of misery & pain and takes a long time if successful at all.
The idea is that electrolyte loss causes heart issues & failure.
Honestly you have a better chance of standing outside on a sunny day & waiting to get hit by lightning. Please don't hurt yourself like that!

 

[MyTimeIsUp]

I tried it in the psych ward. Not one member of staff cottoned on. I was constantly downing water (by the litre) slurring my words, blurred vision, dizzy spells, felt VERY poorly etc etc. All the symptoms.

It came out in the end and I tried so hard not to pee and in the end I struggled to pee because of so much water in my system. I was very nauseated as well. It all came out, eventually.

I must've drank about 6 litres within the hour or so. And kept drinking

I was so excited it was working... nah.

It does happen but it's rare