Kevin is competing in his first Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii. He knows the climate is very different from his usual training environment in Canada. To prevent dehydration, he has been drinking large amounts of water throughout the event. He starts to feels dizzy and begins to seizure. Kevin has:

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Kevin is likely experiencing hyponatremia, which occurs when there is a low concentration of sodium in the blood. This can happen when someone drinks excessive amounts of water without adequately replacing sodium, diluting the sodium content in their body. Symptoms can include dizziness and seizures, as described.

Kevin Is Competing in His First Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii