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Many of the earliest signs of dehydration, including fatigue, dizziness and muscle cramps, can often be attributed to the natural aging process, other health conditions or medications. Pay ...
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]
Chronic dehydration, such as from physically demanding jobs or decreased thirst, can lead to chronic kidney disease. [52] Elderly people with dehydration are at higher risk of confusion, urinary tract infections, falls, and even delayed wound healing. [53] In children with mild to moderate dehydration, oral hydration is adequate for a full ...
Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is a type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration, especially due to diarrhea. [1] It involves drinking water with modest amounts of sugar and salts, specifically sodium and potassium. [1]
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Dehydration is known to cause hyposalivation, [1] the result of the body trying to conserve fluid. Physiologic age-related changes in salivary gland tissues may lead to a modest reduction in salivary output and partially explain the increased prevalence of xerostomia in older people. [ 1 ]
It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss. [2] Signs of dehydration often begin with loss of the normal stretchiness of the skin and irritable behaviour. [2] This can progress to decreased urination, loss of skin color, a fast heart rate, and a decrease in responsiveness as it becomes more severe. [2]
The following areas are assessed for each patient and assigned a point value. Build/weight for height; Skin type/visual risk areas; Sex and age; Malnutrition Screening Tool