In an editorial published in The Portland Press Herald, Dr. Glazer said despite all the warnings and campaigns to prevent dehydration, more athletes have died from a condition called hyponatremia, which causes salt in the body to become too diluted due to overhydration, leading to confusion, coma, seizures and death.
Dr. Glazer points to studies showing that runner oftentimes replenish the nutrients and fluids they lost after their race. He suggests runners drink every 2-4 miles during longer endurance races.
Read the news report about overhydration.
Related Articles on Sports Medicine:
Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph Discusses Baseball Injuries and Recovery
AOSSM: Some Adverse Events Unavoidable
Dr. James Andrews Performs Bicep Surgery on Astros Picher Brandon Lyon
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
