Dehydration
Synopsis of Dehydration
Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading to an insufficient amount of water to perform essential bodily functions. Water is critical for temperature regulation, joint lubrication, digestion, circulation, and cellular activity. Even mild dehydration can cause symptoms like fatigue, headaches, dry mouth, and dizziness, while severe dehydration can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
Dehydration can affect anyone, but infants, older adults, athletes, and those with chronic illnesses are especially vulnerable. Causes range from inadequate fluid intake to excessive fluid loss from sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or diuretic use.
Types of Dehydration:
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Mild: Thirst, dry mouth, and reduced urination.
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Moderate: Fatigue, irritability, dizziness, rapid heartbeat.
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Severe: Confusion, very dry skin, sunken eyes, low blood pressure, and potential shock.
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Isotonic/Hypertonic/Hypotonic: Refers to electrolyte concentration relative to water loss.
Common Causes:
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Diarrhea or vomiting
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Excessive sweating (exercise, heat exposure)
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Fever
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Diuretic medications or alcohol
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Not drinking enough water
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Illness (especially with fever, nausea, or infection)
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Diabetes or high blood sugar levels
Severity Factors:
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Dehydration becomes dangerous when it causes electrolyte imbalances, heatstroke, kidney damage, or impaired cognitive function.
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Prolonged or repeated dehydration episodes increase risk of organ strain, particularly the kidneys and brain.
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In children and elderly individuals, symptoms can develop faster and be more dangerous.
When to See a Doctor:
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Inability to keep fluids down
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Little or no urination for 8+ hours
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Severe diarrhea or vomiting lasting more than 24 hours
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Confusion, dizziness when standing, or fainting
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Signs of heat exhaustion or heatstroke
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Dry mouth, sunken eyes, or low skin elasticity in infants or elders
Natural remedies for Dehydration
Drink water consistently throughout the day: Don’t wait for thirst to signal fluid needs.
Electrolyte-rich fluids: Coconut water, broths, or oral rehydration solutions (ORS) can restore minerals lost in sweat or illness.
Consume water-rich foods: Cucumber, watermelon, oranges, celery, and strawberries.
Avoid diuretics during hot weather: Limit caffeine and alcohol.
Use a humidifier: Helps prevent fluid loss through respiration in dry climates.
Rehydrate slowly: Especially after vomiting or diarrhea to prevent further upset.
Dress appropriately in heat: To reduce unnecessary fluid loss from sweating.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Dehydration
aloe vera
anthocyanins
bacillus clausii
bilberry
black currant
blueberry
rice
chlorella
chloride
coconut milk
cucumber
turmeric
melon
elderberry
ginger
green tea
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
l-glutamine
lemon
maltodextrin
mannitol
spruce
orange
parsley
pear
pomegranate
quercetin
resveratrol
spirulina
vitamin C
vitamin D
watermelon
zinc
sodium salt
siler root
sweet flag
electrolytes blend (proprietary)
sea salt
Animal Tissue
Aerva Lanta
Anthraquinone
Amylase
Ammonium chloride
Artemisia
Albumin
Activated Charcoal
Alkali (unspecified)
Adsorbant
Bentonite
Brine
Bael
Blend (Mineral)
Buckhorn Plantain
Buttermilk
Bicarbonate (mixed)
Borassus Palm
cucumber
Coconut
Chloride
Citrus (unspecified)
Citrus
Cantaloupe
Clivers
Coca
Coconut Water
Carbohydrate (unspecified)
Citrus (mixed)
Cynanchum (unspecified)
Coconut
Clay
Dextrates
Fruit (unspecified)
Glycerol polymers
glucose
Glycerol
Glycerol
Glucose polymer (unspecified)
Glucose polymer (unspecified)
Glucose polymers
Glucose polymer (unspecified)
Glucose
Himalayan Salt
Humectant
Hydrolyzed protein (unspecified)
Japanese Mint
Lime
Laggera pterodonta
L-Alanyl-Glutamine
Lemon
mineral (unspecified)
Mineral Water
Melon
Microstructured water
Moisture
Milk
Metal Salt
Montmorillonite
Mother of Pearl
milk
Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin
Nux Vomica
Oxygen
Oxygen
Potassium Chloride
Potato
Phosphate ascorbate
Potassium aspartate-citrate
Phosphate Salt
Pyrrosia
Siler
Sodium chloride
Sugar cane
Salt (sea)
Sea water
Syrup (unspecified)
salt
Salt (Himalayan)
Sea Salt
salt (unspecified)
Sodium
Sodium
Sugarcane
Sodium
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium chloride
Salt (unspecified)
Sodium glycerophosphate
Sulfate (unspecified)
Taraxacin
Thatch screw-pine
Tamarind
Vitamin B1 (fursultiamine)
Vodka
Water
White Rice
Watermelon
White Sorghum syrup
White Rice
Zinc
