Dehydration means dehydration, the amount of water entering the body is less compared to the amount of water leaving the body.

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Symptoms of dehydration

Symptoms of dehydration in adults and children include the following:

• Feeling thirsty
• Yellow urine with a strong smell
• Feeling dizzy or lack of concentration
• Feeling tired
Dry mouth, lips and eyes Urinating with a small volume and less than 4 times during the day

If you have the following, you are more likely to be dehydrated

• High fever (38 degrees Celsius or more)
• Diabetes
• vomiting or diarrhea
• long presence under the sun (heatstroke)
• Excessive consumption of alcohol
• Sweating profusely after exercise
• Use of diuretics [2]

Rapid treatment of dehydration

Treatment of dehydration includes rehydration, replacement of electrolytes and treatment of underlying diseases.. If a certain disease such as diarrhea, vomiting or fever has caused dehydration, taking the right medicines can help treat it.

1... Rehydrating the body

The only effective treatment for dehydration is to replace lost fluids and electrolytes. The way to do this depends on the age, severity of dehydration and its cause.

Most adults with mild to moderate dehydration can improve their condition by drinking water or other fluids, including low-sugar, electrolyte-rich sports drinks. If you notice any of the signs of dehydration, start drinking fluids.

You need to drink enough fluids throughout the day to keep your urine pale and clear....increase your fluid intake at times when you are at greater risk of dehydration, for example if you are vomiting, have diarrhea or sweat....It is important to note that if diarrhea is the cause of dehydration, drinking juice

may make it worse..

Those who are unable to drink fluids or are severely dehydrated, They must be treated in the hospital.. In this situation, fluids and electrolytes are injected into the patient's body intravenously.

2.... use of home hydrating solution

If an electrolyte drink is not available, you can make a rehydration solution using the following ingredients:

• Half teaspoon of salt
• 6 teaspoons of sugar
• one liter of water

Measure the ingredients above carefully, as too much salt or sugar can be dangerous.

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3... Avoiding diuretic liquids

If your body is dehydrated, avoid carbonated drinks, alcohol, caffeinated drinks and overly sweet drinks because they increase the volume of urine and aggravate dehydration.

Make sure the person is getting enough water

The person you are caring for may not be aware of their fluid intake.... To help him:

• Make sure they drink water while eating their meals.
• Make drinking a fun activity for them. For example, drinking a cup of tea.
• Give them food that contains a lot of water..for example, soup, ice cream, jelly or fruits like watermelon.

Pharmacists can help solve the problem of dehydration

In case of vomiting, diarrhea or loss of a large volume of body fluids, the lost sugar, salt and minerals should be compensated... The pharmacist can introduce you to "oral hydration bags [3]".. These sachets contain a powder that must first be mixed with water, dissolved and then consumed.. Ask him which type of hydration bag is suitable for you or your child..

When to seek medical help should we?

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if you notice any of the following:

• You are unusually tired.
• You are confused and confused.
• You get dizzy when you stand up and this dizziness does not go away.
• You have not had any urine during the day.
• Your pulse is weaker or faster than normal.
• You faint (seizure).

These cases can be signs of severe dehydration and require emergency treatment.

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Dehydration in children

In order to prevent dehydration, children under five should drink plenty of fluids. Dehydration is very common in young children and can be dangerous if not treated quickly. Call your doctor immediately if your child has any of the following symptoms:

• It seems dull and sleepy.
• He breathes fast.
• When crying, little or no tears are shed.
• There is a soft part on the head that is sunken inward (recessed temple[4])
• His mouth is dry.
• His urine is dark and yellow or he has not passed urine in the last 12 hours.
• His hands and feet are cold.

After treating dehydration, your child will need to maintain fluid levels.

Must:

• Continue to feed the baby with breast milk or formula.... Try to breastfeed the baby in a shorter period of time.
• Give babies who use formula or solid foods to drink small sips of water.
• Give young children their normal diet.
• To compensate for lost liquids, salts and sugars, regularly use rehydrating solutions... Ask the pharmacist to introduce one of these solutions to you.

Do not:

• Do not dilute the powdered milk.
• Do not give young children juice or carbonated drinks.... This will aggravate diarrhea or vomiting.

A final word about dehydration

Dehydration happens when your body loses more water than you take in....Even mild dehydration can cause headaches, lethargy, and constipation....In most cases, dehydration can be easily remedied by increasing fluid intake....but severe dehydration requires immediate medical attention....Finally, with your Gaco that we You are.

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