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In addition to not drinking enough water, water can be lost through sweat, vomiting, diarrhea and using the restroom. Many problems may occur when you don't drink enough water, including heatstroke, seizures and possibly death. The first complication of not drinking enough water is dehydration. Symptoms of dehydration may include thirst, sticky or dry mouth, tongue, lips and skin as well as a mild headache.
Often, people drink excessive water because of a psychiatric disorder called psychogenic polydipsia. The result is too much water and not enough sodium. Thus, overhydration generally results in low sodium levels in the blood (hyponatremiaâsee Hyponatremia (Low Level of Sodium in the Blood)), which can be dangerous.owever, drinking large amounts of water usually does not cause overhydration if the pituitary gland, kidneys, liver, and heart are functioning normally. To exceed the bodyâs ability to excrete water, a young adult with normal kidney function would have to drink more than 6 gallons of water a day on a regular basis.