Water Toxicity Warning: A Preventable Tragedy Ashley’s Story Ashley Summers, 35, tragically died after drinking nearly 2 liters of water in just 20 minutes. Overheated at a lake, she tried to rehydrate too quickly. Minutes later, she grew dizzy, developed a severe headache, and collapsed. Her family shares her story to raise awareness and prevent future tragedies. Understanding Water Intoxication Water intoxication (hyponatremia) is rare but serious. Rapid overconsumption dilutes sodium in the body, causing dangerous brain and body imbalances. Warning signs: • Confusion or disorientation • Nausea, vomiting, headache • Dizziness or fainting • Loss of consciousness

Just like anything, too many electrolytes can be unhealthy. Damage from excess electrolytes Excess sodium (hypernatremia) can cause dizziness, vomiting, and diarrhea. Excess potassium (hyperkalemia) can impact your kidney function and cause heart arrhythmia, nausea, and an irregular heartbeat. Excess calcium (hypercalcemia) can lead to fatigue, lethargy, seizures, and bone and joint pain. Excess magnesium can cause muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, and heart arrhythmia, and at worst - muscular and neurological damage.