Matt is running a marathon in the middle of a heat wave and is extremely worried about getting dehydrated, so he starts to consume large amounts of water. Suddenly his heartbeat becomes irregular and he gets a severe headache. Matt should:
A)drink more water because he is probably very dehydrated.
B)see a doctor because he might be having a heart attack.
C)stop drinking water because he is experiencing water intoxication.
D)start running again, until the feeling goes away.

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Matt's symptoms suggest water intoxication, which can occur when consuming excessive amounts of water, leading to an imbalance of electrolytes in the body.

Matt Is Running a Marathon in the Middle of a Heat