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If a patient is mistakenly treated with vasopressin, it can lead to water intoxication, which can be life-threatening.

He died three days later from the consequences of water intoxication.

Even advice about staying hydrated had to be qualified with reminders not to overdo it, after Chinese state media reported that a coronavirus patient in southwestern Chengdu gave herself water intoxication while following official advice to drink lots to aid recovery.

That can cause a condition known as water intoxication, which can lead to dangerous complications like seizures in young babies.

“Changing the ratio of formula to water can be extremely dangerous for infants and lead to water intoxication, electrolyte imbalances and seizures,” Dr. Playforth said.