Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2393-9079
Online ISSN: 2393-9087
CODEN : IJPPTK
Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (IJPP) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2014 and is published under auspices of the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF), aim to uplift researchers, scholars, academicians, and professionals in all academic and scientific disciplines. IESRF is dedicated to the transfer of technology and research by publishing scientific journals, research content, providing professional’s membership, and conducting conferences, seminars, and award programs. With more...Review Article
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Volume : 10, Issue : 2, Year : 2023
Article Page : 73-75
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpp.2023.017
Abstract
Water is necessary for human cells to function properly. However, consuming more water than necessary might lead to overhydration, which could have major negative effects on one's health. Water intoxication, also known as dilutional hyponatremia, only occurs when a person consumes more water than their kidneys can ordinarily excrete. If the balance between water (fluid) and electrolytes is not kept, dehydration and overhydration can cause morbidity and mortality. Overhydration is associated with cardiopulmonary problems, hyponatremia, edoema, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and surgical complications. To gain a thorough understanding of the causes of and effects of overhydration on human health, a literature study was conducted.
Keywords: Water intoxication, Morbidity, Mortality, Hyponatremia, Gastrointestinal dysfunction
How to cite : Kalra D, Overhydration: A boon or bane. Indian J Pharm Pharmacol 2023;10(2):73-75
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