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Behaviour: Recent Excessive Water Drinking

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Behaviour: Recent Excessive Water Drinking

ID 3897

Excessive water drinking can lead to water intoxication or poisoning, as blood sodium levels become diluted. Early symptoms of water intoxication include headache, nausea, irritability, dizziness and fatigue.

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