Doctors warn hikers, other endurance athletes, and medical personnel about the risks of water intoxication
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Knowing the warning signs and responding with the right treatment to of water intoxication can save lives, according to a new report. Exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH), also known as water intoxication, results in an extreme, and potentially fatal, sodium imbalance. As outdoor endurance recreation grows in popularity, so does the risk of EAH.