DEHYDRATION
Disease information
DEHYDRATION
Dehydration
.
It is the loss of body water and electrolytes (salts
essential
for the body)
Water constitutes approximately 55% of the
weight
of
a
person and the loss of water from their cells is the result of
dehydration
.
Causes.
Persistent vomiting or
diarrhea
from any cause, without
a
corresponding recovery of liquids.
Persistent high fever.
Sweating plenty.
Excessive exposure to sun or heat.
Use of medicinal fluids and electrolytes depleted, as are diuretics.
Signs and symptoms.
Dry mouth and
tongue
.
Reduction or absence of urination.
Wrinkled skin:
loss of the pinch - smooth skin is wrinkled.
Dark circles.
Low blood pressure.
Severe thirst.
Increase in heart beats and breathing.
Dizziness, confusion, coma.
Risk Factors.
Newborns and
children
with
diarrhea
and / or vomiting.
Adults older than 60 years, mostly
dementia
or disabled.
Patients with high fever who have recently suffered from illnesses.
Diabetics.
Patients with
chronic
kidney
disease
.
Prevention.
Obtaining medical treatment in case of underlying causes of
dehydration
.
If you vomit or have
diarrhea
, take small amounts of
liquid
electrolyte supplements.
If you are using diuretics, Weigh yourself daily. Tell your
doctor
if
weight
loss of more than 1 kilo
a
day or 2 pounds
a
week or so.
Diagnosis and Treatment.
DIAGNOSIS:
The diagnosis is based on exploration, which reveals the signs and commented.
They should be conducted blood tests, including amounts of blood and electrolytes (minerals that are dissolved in the blood and other body fluids) to assess the depth of
disorders
and the possibility of an underlying
disease
.
TREATMENT:
General measures.
The diagnosis is based on exploration, which reveals the signs and commented.
They should be conducted blood tests, including amounts of blood and electrolytes (minerals that are dissolved in the blood and other body fluids) to assess the depth of
disorders
and the possibility of an underlying
disease
.
Medication.
Medication to treat underlying causes.
May become necessary to provide intravenous fluids to replace water loss.
Complications.
Decreased blood pressure, shock and death after
a
prolonged and severe
dehydration
.
Forecast.
Curable with control of the underlying causes and recovery of the fluids needed.
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