US Woman Dies of Water Toxicity from Drinking ‘Too Much’ Water

MONTICELLO: Ashley Summers, an Indiana mom, has passed away from a rare complication caused by a rapid fall in sodium levels.  According to US media, Summers suffered from a rare condition of water toxicity while on vacation with her family which led to her sodium levels dropping rapidly. The mom of two reportedly died after she drank “too much water too quickly” causing “water toxicity” [also known as Hyponatremia].  Summers, 35, was reportedly vacationing with her family on Lake Freeman during the Fourth of July weekend when she was taken to the hospital according to a WRTV report. Speaking with the media, Ashley Summers’ brother Devon Miller said that the family was on the boat “all weekend long” adding that his sister “loved being on the water”. China expresses willingness to maintain communications with US Russia adds Norway to list of countries unfriendly to its diplomats On July 4, prior to being hospitalized, the Indiana mom had reportedly complained of feeling dehydrated with a headache and lightheadedness. After which Summers began to drink a lot of water. According to Devon Miller, she drank approximately 64 ounces of water in a span of 20 minutes. “That’s half a gallon”, he elaborated.  … Continue reading US Woman Dies of Water Toxicity from Drinking ‘Too Much’ Water