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Excessive consumption of water is called potomania and may be a symptom of mental imbalance as it has in common with other disorders of impulse control. This is a relatively unknown disorder is a common desire to drink plenty of fluids, compulsively and do not feel particularly thirsty, which is accompanied by a pleasurable sensation.

When a person is aware that drinking too much water, about 7 liters or more, you should see a specialist in endocrinology in order to rule out hormonal disorders or other diseases affecting the hypothalamic area, where is the center that regulates sed.

The consequences of excessive consumption of water

Drinking excessive quantities of water or other liquids usually do not cause overhydration, provided the pituitary, kidneys Read the rest of this entry »