Why do hospitals inject saline into your bloodstream instead of just water?

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Why do hospitals inject saline into your bloodstream instead of just water?

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Water would dilute the sodium content of your blood putting you at risk for hyponatremia which is a dangerous condition.

This is why sports drinks are relatively high in sodium, you want to replace the salt you’re sweating out.

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