GABAY SA

KALUSUGAN
INSP ANGELIQUE J CASTILLO
Dangers of Drinking Too Much Water
Modified Fluid Intake based on…
● Exercise
● Environment
● Overall Health
● Pregnancy
● Breast- Feeding
How to Know if you are drinking
enough water?
● You rarely feel thirsty
● Your urine is light yellow
Best Time To Drink Water
● When you wake up
● To regulate hunger
● Before and after meal
● Before, during and after exercise
● If you are thirsty
● Before taking a bath
● Before going to bed
Drinking water at the correct time maximizes it’s
effectiveness on the body
● 2 glasses of water after waking up – help activates internal
organs
● 1 glass 30mins.before meal – helps digestion
● 1 glass before taking a bath – helps lower blood pressure
● 1 glass before going to bed – prevent stroke and heart attack
Benefits of Drinking Water
● Flushes out toxins
● Increases waste removal
● Improves blood circulation
● Enhances brain function
● Prevent kidney stones
● Increases energy and alertness
● Boost immune System
● Better digestion
Benefits of Drinking Water
● Nutrients absorption
● Supports muscle building
● Prevents headache
● Prevents cramps
● Supports joints
● Prevents bad breathe
HYPONATREMIA SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS
● S tupor/ coma
● A norexia (nausea and vomiting)
● L ethargy
● T endon Reflexes (decreased)
● L imp muscles (weakness)
● O rthostatic hypotension
● S eizures/ headache
● S tomach cramping
Adequate Daily Fluid Intake
● MALE about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters ) of fluids a
day
● FEMALE about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters ) of fluids a
day
Are You Drinking Too Much Water? This can
also cause Water intoxication
Dangers of drinking too much water
● Headache
● Nausea and Vomiting
● Drowsiness
● Muscle weakness and cramps
● Increased BP
● Double vision
● Confusion
● Difficulty of Breathing
Conditions Requiring Water Restrictions
● Heart problems- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
● Kidney problems- End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and
people undergoing dialysis
● Endocrine System and Adrenal Gland Disorder- Adrenal
Insufficiency
● Low levels of Sodium in the body also known as
Hyponatremia
● People undergoing treatment with cortecosteroids
Signs & Symptoms of Fluid Overload
● Swelling hands, ankles and feet
● Increased sized of the neck veins
● Weight gain
● Rapid heartbeat
● Increased BP
● Increased urination
● Changed in mental status
Tips to Avoid Water Overload
● Swelling hands, ankles and feet
● Increased sized of the neck veins
● Weight gain
● Rapid heartbeat
● Increased BP
● Increased urination
● Changed in mental status
THANK
S
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