Recently, it was reported in the world press that a 10-year-old boy had to be rushed to a hospital in the United States. U.S, after consuming six bottles of water in a short period of time.
The incident took place at Ray Jordan's home in the city of Columbia, located in the state of South Carolina, and the what should have been an innocent prank between cousins turned into a big scare for the whole family. family.
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While having fun with classmates, running in circles around the house and jumping on the trampoline, the intense heat started to get to Ray. Feeling exhausted, the boy decided to go inside the house to hydrate. However, what no one noticed was the excessive amount of water that Ray ingested at that time.
A short time later, Stacy, the boy's mother, noticed that something was not right. Ray showed initial symptoms such as vomiting and signs of drunkenness, in addition to a lot of mental confusion and significant loss of control of head and arm movements.
Faced with the worrying situation, the family did not hesitate to seek medical help immediately. Ray was promptly taken to the hospital where he received the necessary care.
Boy recovers after drinking too much water
The child was diagnosed with severe intoxication caused by excessive consumption of water. The condition, known as water intoxication, happens when the kidneys do not have the capacity to deal with the exaggerated amount of liquid. As a result, blood sodium levels drop.
Specialized medical teams promptly began treatment to ensure the boy's recovery. The administration of fluids was essential to stimulate urination and regulate the levels of sodium and potassium in his body.
Thanks to medical care and proper treatment, the young man recovered completely, without showing any sequelae.
After the episode, the family shared their experience, highlighting the importance of alternating between water and isotonic drinks during hot days.
Above-average heat worries South Carolina residents
Residents of the state of South Carolina, where the case involving Ray Jordan took place, are facing a wave of heat out of the ordinary, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 35ºC. Experts warn of the risk of dehydration due to these high temperatures.
The US National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings, indicating that extreme heat conditions are expected to persist for the next few days.
The combination of high temperatures and high humidity makes the thermal sensation even higher, reaching an impressive 40ºC to 43ºC. Given this scenario, it is essential that residents take measures to protect themselves from the intense heat.
