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How Long Can A Human Body Stand Without Water And Food Before Dying?
how long can the human body stand without water or any food before it dies?i have already spent 1.5 days so far without any food and water.how many more days?.intend on doing this whilst inside the house.the weather outside has been average 15 degress Celsius all the time.
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
Hi,
The body cannot survive without water for anymore than a few days without causing serious danger to your health. I am unclear why you want to starve yourself. I suggest you start eating and drinking as soon as possible.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
The body cannot survive without water for anymore than a few days without causing serious danger to your health. I am unclear why you want to starve yourself. I suggest you start eating and drinking as soon as possible.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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