Drinking too much water in short time can kill you. Here's how

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Also read: Watch: This lake in Florida fumes poisonous gas. Here is why To feel better, she ended up drinking an excessive amount of water in a short span of time. In minutes after galloping huge amount of water, the she collapsed and passed away from water toxicity.

Water toxicity is a rare consequence of drinking too much water too quickly. Also Read: Yamuna river's pollution doubled in 8 years of Kejriwal govt, says LG sources “Someone said she drank four bottle of water in 20 minutes," her brother Devon Miller told WRTV. He also expressed his surprise the huge amount of water consumed by her sister in such a small time.

He said "an average bottle is like 16 ounces, so that was 64 ounces that she drank in a span of 20 minutes. That’s half a gallon. That’s what you’re supposed to drink in a whole day," quoted WRTV.

Also Read: 80% Indians likely drinking ‘poisonous' water, shows govt data. Read here Soon after drinking the water, she made it to home, but collapsed in her garage. She was immediately taken to hospital, but didn't regained consciousness from there.

Doctors told that she died of water toxicity. Water toxicity occurs when someone drinks too much water in a very short time. Dr Blake Froberg told WRTV that the situation is more likely to occur in certain situations.

He also highlighted that it is a rare occurrence. But it is common in summer, and with people who work outside or exercise a lot. He also suggested to maintain a hydration plan for such people.

Also Read: What happens when you drink too much water? "The overall thing that happens is that you have too much water and not enough sodium in your body," said Dr. Blake Froberg, a toxicologist with IU Health told WRTV. Dr Froberg also advised people to