Five signs that you are drinking too much water

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You have probably heard time and time again that water is life, and that the more you drink, the better. Have a headache? Drink water. Have a sore throat? Drink water. Your man didn’t come home last night? Drink water. Do note, however, that drinking water is absolutely necessary for survival.

On the other hand, Health and Safety Investigator at ConsumerSafety.org, Morgan Statt, warns that drinking more than three and a half to four cups of water per hour can cause your blood sodium levels to drop to dangerously low levels. This can then lead to a condition called hyponatremia, which has symptoms like fatigue, vomiting, confusion, headaches or even death. Below are five signs that you are drinking way more water than you need.