Question

Jo has not eaten anything all day but has consumed an excessive amount of distilled water. Will this affect her urine output? What unusual characteristics are likely to appear in a urinalysis of Jo’s urine?

Overhydration can place a dangerously heavy burden on the heart. If Jo is overhydrated, how could that affect her heart?

Answer 1

* Yes, deunking excess amount of distilled water without eating anything in the whole day affects Jo urine output.

* some of the adverse effects of drinking just distilled or low mineral water include, a decrease in the body's metabolic function.

* An increase in urine output that could result in electrolyte imbalance.

* According to studies, drinking distilled water alone without any food intake will kill you because of its inability to replace the minerals our body needs.

* Distilled water is hypotonic to red blood cells which can be dangerous in the long run.

* Fasting while drinking distilled water can be dangerous to one's health.

* Drinking distilled water creates health problems from the lack of essential nutrients and causes dehydration.

* In urine excess of minerals and electrolytes are excreted and lead to renal complications and damage.

* people without any heart problems does not lead to any complications if drinks only distilled water upto somewhat range.

* Overhydration of distilled water results in too much water and not enough sodium. Thus, overhydration generally results in low sodium levels in the blood ( hyponstremia) which can be dangerous leads to cardiovascular complications.

* when you have heart failure, your heart does not pump enough blood. This causes fluids to build up in your body.

* Drinking of too many fluids leads to symptoms such as swelling, weight gain and shortness of breath.