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Chronic dehydration, such as from physically demanding jobs or decreased thirst, can lead to chronic kidney disease. [51] Elderly people with dehydration are at higher risk of confusion, urinary tract infections, falls, and even delayed wound healing. [52] In children with mild to moderate dehydration, oral hydration is adequate for a full ...
Marasmus is a form of severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency.It can occur in anyone with severe malnutrition but usually occurs in children. Body weight is reduced to less than 62% of the normal (expected) body weight for the age. [1]
Dehydration can occur as a result of diarrhea, vomiting, water scarcity, physical activity, and alcohol consumption. Management of dehydration (or rehydration) seeks to reverse dehydration by replenishing the lost water and electrolytes. Water and electrolytes can be given through a number of routes, including oral, intravenous, and rectal.
Signs and symptoms of dehydration include headaches, dizziness, confusion, muscle cramping, and confusion. How to recognize and treat the symptoms of mild, severe, or chronic dehydration Skip to ...
Learn the physical signs of dehydration in kids to watch for. If a child has a stomach virus or diarrhea, adults should monitor them for dehydration. Learn the physical signs of dehydration in ...
Dr. Waldo says symptoms of dehydration can be mild, including dizziness and sleepiness, to severe, such as muscle damage or altered organ functioning. Other signs of dehydration include: Extreme ...
The symptoms of chronic syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis are more vague, and may include cognitive impairment, gait abnormalities, or osteoporosis. [2] The main treatment of inappropriate antidiuresis is to identify and treat the underlying cause, if possible.
In severe cases, dehydration can result in kidney damage, muscle damage and hypovolemic shock, in which blood levels decrease to the point that oxygen levels drop to dangerous levels (when blood ...