Cerebral Edema

Edema of the brain is a particularly dangerous consequence of too much water absorption. Like other cells, the nerve cells of the brain also swell up due to an excessive intake of water. However, this is particularly critical here due to the fact that the brain is confined by the bony skull.

The swelling cells therefore have no room to spread. Instead, the brain is compressed.By constricting the blood vessels that supply it, the body can only counteract the development of brain edema to a certain extent. In addition, the increasing pressure leads to serious consequences due to the brain edema.

The first warning signs are headaches and dizziness. In the course of the disease, seizures can be triggered. If the pressure in the head continues to rise, the body falls into a coma. If the pressure in the areas of the brain responsible for regulating breathing becomes too great, there is even a threat of respiratory failure. Brain edema can ultimately lead to death and must be treated with intensive care.

Edemas

Oedema is the term used to describe water retention in body tissue, usually in the legs or arms. There are various causes. If you drink more water than the body can excrete, it penetrates from the blood vessels into the tissue.

Edema can also form in the lungs and brain due to water retention. Edema is much more common in older people in particular when the heart is not pumping well (heart failure) or when kidney function is reduced. Extreme water retention, especially in the abdomen, often occurs in liver diseases when the liver no longer produces enough protein. Edema can also occur in allergic reactions.

What happens if you drink too much water containing lime?

It is a widespread misconception that drinking calcareous water is unhealthy or dangerous. The likewise widespread assumption that calcareous water contributes to calcification of the blood vessels is just as wrong. An essential component of lime is the trace element calcium, which fulfills important functions in the human body, including bone formation.

However, the body’s main requirement is covered by food such as milk or fruit and vegetables. Therefore, a recommendation to compensate for calcium deficiency with water containing more calcium alone is not a good recommendation. Calciferous water differs from less calciferous mineral water mainly by its taste. Whoever likes this taste or does not find it annoying can also drink calcareous water from the tap without hesitation. It should be noted, however, that especially in older houses a contamination of the water by heavy metals such as lead pipes should be excluded.