{"id":4172,"date":"2024-01-15T10:14:10","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T15:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/?p=4172"},"modified":"2024-01-15T10:14:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T15:14:12","slug":"what-are-signs-of-dehydration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/es\/what-are-signs-of-dehydration\/","title":{"rendered":"What are signs of dehydration?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"4173\" data-src=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_213317341.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4173 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_213317341.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_213317341-320x219.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_213317341-18x12.jpeg 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/480;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>What is dehydration?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">On average, about 60% of a human\u2019s body weight is made of water. Water is essential for the body, in order to function and carry out its daily processes. The National Academy of Medicine recommends a water intake of about 13 to 9 cups daily. Water intake can also come from certain water-rich fruits and vegetables such as lettuce, cucumbers, celery, and melons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dehydration is when the body is not getting enough water or fluid to meet its needs. When the body is sick, doing exercises, or enduring extreme temperatures, fluid needs increase even more. Vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding, sweating, burns, and injuries can all lead to fluid loss. Young children and the elderly are most at risk for dehydration because they cannot communicate and have poor thirst mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" data-src=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_329153145-1200x799.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4174 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_329153145-1200x799.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_329153145-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_329153145-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_329153145-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AdobeStock_329153145.jpeg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/799;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9342944334127739\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9342944334127739\" data-ad-slot=\"9438483114\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>Signs of dehydration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In adults, signs of dehydration appear as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extreme thirst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreased urination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark-colored urine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dizziness and weakness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headache and confusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muscle cramps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constipation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High heart rate but low blood pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>Complications of dehydration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dehydration can cause serious complications that may be life-threatening or irreversible. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat strokes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and kidney failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrolyte imbalances that can lead to seizures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low blood blood volume shock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diagnosis and treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dehydration can be diagnosed through the signs mentioned earlier. It can also be diagnosed through laboratory tests. Blood tests can show electrolyte imbalance or kidney function. Urinalysis can show the concentration and signs of a urinary tract infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The treatment depends on the level of dehydration. Mild dehydration can be treated at home with more oral fluid intake that contains electrolytes. Symptoms should resolve within a few hours. Moderate or severe dehydration requires medical attention and IV hydration through the vein. IV hydration is also the choice of treatment if oral hydration is not possible. Symptoms should resolve within one or a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Dehydration Definition:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Body weight is about 60% water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">National Academy of Medicine recommends 9-13 cups of water daily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Water can also come from water-rich fruits and vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Signs of Dehydration in Adults:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extreme thirst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreased urination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark-colored urine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatigue, dizziness, weakness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headache, confusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muscle cramps, constipation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High heart rate, low blood pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Complications of Dehydration:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat strokes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urinary tract infections, kidney stones, kidney failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrolyte imbalances leading to seizures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low blood volume shock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Diagnosis and Treatment:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diagnosis through signs or laboratory tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood tests for electrolyte imbalance, kidney function.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urinalysis for concentration and signs of urinary tract infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mild dehydration can be treated at home with oral fluids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderate or severe dehydration requires medical attention and IV hydration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"394\" data-src=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Jim1-e1593109749582.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-821 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; 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