CASE #2: Scenario: A 152-pound male is very heavy sweater and often has salt mar

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Ans.) 2% hyper-hydrated (Sometimes due to excessive consumption of water the blood sodium levels drops and causes symptoms like dizziness, nausea etc. In general, this phenomenon is termed as water intoxication or poisoning. Consumption of 2 liters of water per hour frequently could result in water intoxication. The mentioned individual is suffering from water intoxication.)

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CASE #2: Scenario: A 152-pound male is very heavy sweater and often has salt marks on his clothes following exercise. He regularly (5x/week) mountain bikes for 2-hour in hot humid conditions. Prior to his rides, he consumes 1L of water, and during his rides, he consumes 2 L of water along with 2 bananas. Then, immediately post exercise he consumes 2 cups of water. He barely finished his most recent ride due to nausea and muscle cramps. After his ride, he experienced dizziness as well as more nausea. His post ride weight was 155 pounds.

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Ans.) 2% hyper-hydrated

(Sometimes due to excessive consumption of water the blood sodium levels drops and causes symptoms like dizziness, nausea etc. In general, this phenomenon is termed as water intoxication or poisoning. Consumption of 2 liters of water per hour frequently could result in water intoxication. The mentioned individual is suffering from water intoxication.)

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