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  2. Dehydration is an issue for people over 50: Here's how to fix it

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    Well, this isn't good: A large percentage of Americans don't drink enough water, and dehydration is especially common as people age. In fact up to 28% of older Americans aren't meeting their ...

  3. How to drink more water: 10 tips to help you stay hydrated - AOL

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    Luckily, dehydration is easily treatable by getting in more fluids. It can be a little tricky to figure out your exact hydration needs, ... About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women.

  4. Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults Older Than 65

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    Older adults are prone to dehydration for many reasons. Learn how to identify the symptoms of dehydration in older adults based on how they look and feel.

  5. Dehydration - Wikipedia

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    Loss of over 10% of total body water can cause physical and mental deterioration, accompanied by severe thirst. Death occurs with a 15 and 25% loss of body water. [4] Mild dehydration usually resolves with oral rehydration, but severe cases may need intravenous fluids. Dehydration can cause hypernatremia (high levels of sodium ions in the

  6. Electrolyte imbalance - Wikipedia

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    The first is dehydration along with low total body sodium. This is most commonly caused by heatstroke, burns, extreme sweating, vomiting, and diarrhea. [3] The second is low total body water with normal body sodium. This can be caused by diabetes insipidus, renal disease, hypothalamic dysfunction, sickle cell disease, and certain drugs. [3]

  7. Terminal dehydration - Wikipedia

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    Terminal dehydration is dehydration to the point of death. Some scholars make a distinction between "terminal dehydration" and "termination by dehydration". [ 1 ] Courts in the United States [ 2 ] generally do not recognize prisoners as having a right to die by voluntary dehydration, since they view it as suicide .

  8. This Is How Dehydration Can Affect Your Blood Pressure - AOL

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    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 ...

  9. Management of dehydration - Wikipedia

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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.