One Indiana family’s vacation turned into a nightmare they still can’t process — all because Mom drank too much water?? Ashley Summers, a loving wife and mother of two daughters, sadly passed away last month from “water toxicity.” Apparently, the family of four were on an extended Fourth of July weekend trip to Lake Freeman in the Hoosier State when Ashley told her loved ones she felt a bit dehydrated and like she couldn’t quite quench her thirst… But she tried.
And tried. Related: Céline Dion ‘Can’t Find Any Medicine That Works’ Amid SPS Battle Her brother, Devon Miller, shared with WRTV Wednesday: The 35-year-old and her brood eventually made it home, but to her husband Cody’s bewilderment, she passed out in their garage.
Immediately, he rushed her to the IU Health Arnett Hospital. The troubling news eventually got back to Devon, who explained: Sadly, the devoted mother never regained consciousness, and ultimately passed away from what doctors refer to as “water toxicity.” Dr.
Blake Froberg, a toxicologist with IU Health, told the news station: He explained the rare phenomenon is a more common occurrence during the hot summer months, so it’s important to be aware of it — and to try and have a hydration plan: Apparently, some of the symptoms can include headaches, nausea, muscle cramps and soreness.
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