July 12th 2023.
Ray Jordan, a 10-year-old boy, had a frightening experience over the weekend in Columbia, South Carolina. He and his cousins were playing "full throttle" and running circles around the house. After the outdoor fun, Ray went inside and drank six bottles of water between 8.30pm and 9.30pm.
Little did his parents know, Ray was suffering from water intoxication. This is a dangerous medical crisis which happens when there is too much water for the kidneys to handle at once. It results in critically low sodium levels in the blood and then cells in the body start to swell, including the brain. Ray started to exhibit strange behavior, appearing "like he was on drugs, drunk, or even mentally handicapped".
The worried parents rushed their son to a children's hospital where they discovered he was suffering from water intoxication. Ray had lost his motor functions due to excessive water consumption and was complaining about a bad headache. Doctors helped Ray urinate more and regulated his blood with renewed sodium and potassium levels.
Fortunately, Ray made a full recovery and has no remaining side effects. His parents want his story to serve as a warning this summer and remind everyone about the dangers of water intoxication. Water intoxication, also known as water poisoning, is a disruption of brain function caused by overhydration. Excessive water consumption can dilute electrolytes, especially sodium, and cause cells to swell. Symptoms of water intoxication can include confusion, disorientation, nausea, and vomiting.
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