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As oral rehydration is less painful, non-invasive, inexpensive, and easier to provide, it is the treatment of choice for mild dehydration. [45] Solutions used for intravenous rehydration may be isotonic,hypertonic, or hypotonic depending on the cause of dehydration as well as the sodium concentration in the blood. [46]
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.
In addition, water cure, a method of torture in which the victim is forced to consume excessive amounts of water, can cause water intoxication. [1] Water, like any other substance, can be considered a poison when over-consumed in a brief period. Water intoxication mostly occurs when water is being consumed in a high quantity provoking ...
Although it sounds insignificant, mild dehydration causes changes in the body that affect blood pressure, mood, and urine output. “As dehydration worsens, so does the severity and extent of ...
The first, and perhaps most perplexing, cause of dehydration in older adults is a lack of thirst. During the aging process, thirst sensation naturally decreases, says Dr. Audrey Chun, vice chair ...
Dehydration can cause your blood pressure to drop and then sometimes rapidly increase in response. Lack of water lowers blood volume, which leads to lower blood pressure, Dr. Waldo says. Maskot ...
The Water Torture—Facsimile of a woodcut in J. Damhoudère's Praxis Rerum Criminalium, Antwerp, 1556. Water cure is a form of torture in which the victim is forced to drink large quantities of water in a short time, resulting in gastric distension, water intoxication, and possibly death. [1] [2] [3]
Dehydration can sometimes cause low blood pressure that can lead to fainting, but not drinking enough water also can result in high blood pressure if you’re not careful. High blood pressure is ...