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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.
Dehydration can also come as a side effect from many different types of drugs and medications. [ 16 ] In the elderly, blunted response to thirst or inadequate ability to access free water in the face of excess free water losses (especially hyperglycemia related) seem to be the main causes of dehydration. [ 17 ]
Dehydration is probably a factor, but the effects are not quantitatively understood. Some research shows that dehydration can increase the risk of DCS, but excessive hydration is also a problem as it increases the risk of immersion pulmonary oedema. Also, since dehydration may be a symptom or consequence of DCS, there may be some confusion ...
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“Most commonly, dehydration leads to tension-type headaches with aching and low level pain,” Dr. Sachdev says. “Sometimes, it can trigger a more severe headache, such as a migraine.”
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If the kidney injury is the result of dehydration, there may be thirst as well as evidence of fluid depletion on physical examination. [9] Physical examination may also provide other clues as to the underlying cause of the kidney problem, such as a rash in interstitial nephritis (or vasculitis ) and a palpable bladder in obstructive nephropathy.
The Dangers of Dehydration-Related Blood Pressure Fluctuations “Dehydration-related changes in blood pressure, in particular, can be harmful because they can have an impact on the heart and the ...