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Hell! Water intoxication

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amber13938
amber13938

I had to have an ultrasound today and drank 2 litres of water in an hour, is this dangerous? I’m feeling pretty rubbish 

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  • Beverley_01
    Beverley_01 amber13938

    Posted

    Hi Amber,

    I've had a couple of these and have been fine afterwards.

    Beverley

  • josh72109
    josh72109 amber13938

    Posted

    The only side effect of drinking too much water is a stomach ache. No need to worry.
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