Risk factors for the development of EAHa
Exercise duration >4 h or slow running/exercise pace |
Female gender (may be explained by lower body weight) |
Low body weight |
Excessive drinking (>1.5 L/h) during the event |
Pre-exercise overhydration |
Abundant availability of drinking fluids at the event |
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (not all studies) |
Extreme hot or cold environment |
↵a EAH, exercise-associated hyponatremia.