The coma and convulsions seen with water intoxication are caused by Group of answer choices swelling of cells due to decreased interstitial sodium content. increased leakage of the excess water from the capillaries into the interstitial fluid. increased extracellular fluid (and therefore pressure) within the cranium. increased leakage of the excess water from the interstitial fluid into the capillaries. swelling of cells due to decreased intracellular sodium content. Next