2 mistakes when drinking water that make the heart and kidneys 'exhausted': Many people still do it on a hot day

Hot weather causes the body to sweat more and cause dehydration. At this time, timely replenishment of water is extremely important. However, drinking water like this can be harmful to your health.

The habit of drinking water in the summer harms the heart and kidneys

When the weather is hot, the body will sweat more to cool down. This also causes the body to lose a certain amount of water. This is also the reason we get thirsty more quickly in the summer.

During hot summer days, many people have the habit of drinking ice cold water, or drinking lots of water to quench thirst and cool the body. However, according to Professor Li Xiaojun, teaching at the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Beijing University of Medicine, China, these two drinking habits can affect heart and kidney health. .

Professor Ly Tieu Quan said the habit of drinking too much water, too quickly in a short period of time can increase pressure on the heart, kidneys and circulatory system. Drinking too much water can also cause an imbalance in electrolytes such as sodium, potassium. Electrolyte imbalance in the body causes nausea, headaches, fatigue, causes abnormal heart rate changes,. In severe cases, seizures and coma may occur.

Drinking a lot of water in a short period of time can cause an electrolyte imbalance. (Illustration).

In addition, Professor Ly Tieu Quan added: 'The habit of drinking ice cold water on summer days is also not good because cold water constricts blood vessels in the digestive system, affecting the process of food digestion. This is also the reason why some people experience stomach pain, nausea, and stomach discomfort after drinking ice cold water.

Some studies also show that drinking cold water can reduce heart rate. The cause is because cold ice affects and stimulates the vagus nerve. Inhibition of the vagus nerve can lead to a decreased heart rate.

Finally, the habit of drinking ice cold water in hot weather will also increase the risk of sore throat and stuffy nose, especially in children.

Drinking ice cold water to quench your thirst during hot weather can be harmful to your health. (Illustration).

Be careful when drinking water in summer

1. Drink slowly

Professor Ly Tieu Quan emphasized that people should drink water slowly, sip by sip, even when feeling thirsty. People should only drink 100-150ml of water at a time, avoid drinking too much in a short time.

2. Drink enough water

According to the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, every day an adult should drink about 3.7 liters of water for men and about 2.7 liters of water for women. This includes both regular drinking water and water from foods such as fruits, vegetables and soups.

3. Do not drink water that is too cold

Drinking water that is too cold can cause a sore throat or gastrointestinal problems. Appropriate water temperature ranges from 10-30 degrees Celsius.

4. Do not drink soft drinks or carbonated water instead of filtered water

Sunshine, demand for fresh water increases. However, soft drinks often contain a lot of sugar, if used too much can increase the risk of metabolic disorders, obesity, diabetes,.