Is it normal to end up in the hospital because of...?

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So I don't drink a lot of water, I just really dislike it. I drank maybe three glasses in almost a week. On day eight I woke up super dizzy, it got worse as the morning progressed. Eventually I started puking and got so dizzy I fell over. I probably looked drunk. I was at cvs getting my anti-seizure meds btw. They called am ambulance and at the hospital they said I was severely dehydrated and hooked me up to a IV. I was better in a couple hours. So is it normal to end up in the hospital because of dehydration? It probably sounds silly but I never thought dehydration would make me end up in the emergency room.

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Based on 67 votes (38 yes)
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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    It happens but you need to get more fluids in you. It's a important. You don't have to drink straight water, it can be something with flavours like; Juice or a healthy smoothie or flavoured water. Besides the risk of dying from dehydration, there's the huge risk of becoming constipated which can kill you too if you get a blockage.

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      Its also bad for your heart to get dehydrated. Water is essential so I'd imagine that lacking it is bad in a lot of other ways too.

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      • Avant-Garde
        11 years ago

        That's true. I think it can cause all around organ failure.

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  • dietcoke
    11 years ago

    Getting severely dehydrated could lead to organ failure, which would bring you irreversible side effects, and possibly a slow painful death. Quite frankly, it's not pleasant to read about your story. I hope you could soon discuss with your doctor about the problem with drinking water. Remember life is precious, so don't take it for granted! Good Luck!

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    • pieceofmyheart
      11 years ago

      I've been drinking a lot more water. I don't want to have a repeat of what happened. It was kind of scary

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      • dietcoke
        11 years ago

        good for you!

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  • squirrelgirl
    11 years ago

    I can understand not liking to drink water (I hate it too) but it's necessary for survival.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    It's normal to go to the hospital if you are severely dehydrated because it can kill you.

    It's not normal that you don't drink enough water. It doesn't matter that you don't like it. Tough it up and drink it anyways. Personally I hate tap water nor do I trust it, but I drink lots of bottled water. If this is why you don't like water you can buy it at the store for $1 a gallon.

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  • Antimacy
    11 years ago

    What do you drink instead? Food?

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    • Flippin-dillydogs
      11 years ago

      You know, theres other drinks in the world, right....' Juice,Milk, Flavored Drinks, Smoothies,Pop/Soda, And Milkshakes. Right.

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      • Antimacy
        11 years ago

        Which are all hydrating right'...

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        • Flippin-dillydogs
          11 years ago

          Blaeh Blaeh blaeh bleah, bleah?

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          • Antimacy
            11 years ago

            meh meh meh meh muh right'

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