If you practice exercises or do some sport ... Beware of hyponatremia!

The extremes are bad and there are no exceptions. I like to exercise and for a long time I thought that the more I drank water, the better it would be, if I exceeded myself, my thought was that it would keep me hydrated and in the same way it helps us cleanse our body, but I was wrong until I heard the term:

Hyponatremia:

Hyponatremia is a condition that occurs when the level of sodium in the blood is abnormally low. Sodium is an electrolyte and helps regulate the amount of water in and around cells. Source

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This condition is very little known and in the case of athletes is due to excessive hydration during a sports practice, because this is what you are looking to avoid a dehydration picture and abuse with large amounts of water, and thus avoid cramping, then there This is where the problems begin and our health and life can be put at risk, since the excess water in our body can cause the sodium to be diluted, this means that the water level in the body increases and the cells begin to swelling, even if it seems insignificant is not, this could cause the death of a person if it is not treated in time

Symptom

Sodium has a very important function in the body, because it helps maintain normal blood pressure, contributes to the functioning of nerves and muscles, and also regulates the balance of body fluids.

When the hyponatremia occurs, the imbalance in the organism can manifest itself in different ways:

In some cases it may present with mild symptoms

• Dizziness or nausea
• Mild headache

And those that merit more care and even cases of medical emergency:

• Threw up
• Headache
• Confusion or disorientation
• Decreased energy and fatigue
• Restlessness and irritability
• Muscle weakness, spasms or cramps

Very serious cases:

• Seizures
• Lung edema
• Coma

And if it is not treated properly or in time your diagnosis

• Death

There have been cases that there are people who are asymptomatic and are generally mild but just as worthy of observation. If you have these symptoms and persist for a long time it is advisable to assist the doctor.

What is the amount of fluid needed to avoid Hyponatremia?

Water is vital for an athlete and according to the intensity with which the exercise is done requires its intake, of course we must also take into account the environmental conditions. Not all organisms of people react the same but in general it is recommended to start with adequate hydration and during exercise you should drink water always attending to the stimulus of thirst you have, without abuse.

If we talk about amounts, if you exercise more intensively is recommended about 200 milliliters of water (about 1 glass) every 20 minutes, there are also those who prefer to drink small amounts more continuously when you are thirsty, the important thing is not to exceed.

Some people seek balance in a more extreme way and calculate the amount of sweat they generate, when weighing before and after exercise, so they know how much liquid they must replace, that is, if they lose 1 kilo, they replace with 1 liter of water .

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When a sports activity requires a lot of resistance and loss of fluids through sweat, it is advisable to alternate beverages containing electrolytes, as well as isotonic drinks because they replace both liquid and salts.

We must also take into account the environmental conditions, when the temperature is higher, higher hydration is required, unlike when there is low temperature.

Your body is wise and speaks only there is to know how to listen, so he will tell you how much liquid is enough and there is no need to force excesses!

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