water intoxication

noun

1. a nontechnical name for hyponatraemia

Example Sentences

If a patient is mistakenly treated with vasopressin, it can lead to water intoxication, which can be life-threatening.

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He died three days later from the consequences of water intoxication.

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Even advice about staying hydrated had to be qualified with reminders not to overdo it, after Chinese state media reported that a coronavirus patient in southwestern Chengdu gave herself water intoxication while following official advice to drink lots to aid recovery.

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That can cause a condition known as water intoxication, which can lead to dangerous complications like seizures in young babies.

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“Changing the ratio of formula to water can be extremely dangerous for infants and lead to water intoxication, electrolyte imbalances and seizures,” Dr. Playforth said.

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