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| | Dehyadration and Heat Injury |
 | | Heatstroke is a life threatening condition and represents severe dehydration, high body temperature, and a shut-down of the cooling mechanisms. | | | The environmental conditions that lead to dehydration and heat illness are out of your control, but there are many things that you can do to help prevent getting sick. | | | This case indicates that dehydration and heat injury are potentially very serious consequences of competing in triathlons. |
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| | Dehydration |
| | When someone gets dehydrated, it means the amount of water in his or her body has dropped below the level needed for normal body function. | | | As the condition progresses, a person will start to feel much sicker as more body systems (or organs) are affected by the dehydration. | | | To counter dehydration, you need to restore the proper balance of water in your body. |
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| | Dehydration |
| | Severe dehydration (loss of 10-15% of body fluids) is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical care. | | | A doctor should be notified whenever an infant or child exhibits signs of dehydration or a parent is concerned that a stomach virus or other acute illness may lead to dehydration. | | | However, dehydration that is rapidly recognized and treated has a good outcome. |
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| | Dehydration |
| | Dehydration can make it more difficult for parents to be patient with children and with each other. | | | Apparently, dehydration interferes with how well the lungs function (thereby increasing the likelihood of an asthma attack). | | | No competent medical professional will mind being called for help with a possible case of moderate to severe dehydration, heat exhaustion or heatstroke. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Dehydration |
| | Dehydration means your body does not have as much water and fluids as it should. | | | When dehydration is recognized and treated promptly, the outcome is generally good. | | | Calling your health care provider Return to top |
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| | Dehydration in Adults |
| | Dehydration is a condition that occurs when the loss of body fluids, mostly water, exceeds the amount that is taken in. | | | With dehydration, more water is moving out of our cells and then out of our bodies than the amount of water we take in through drinking. | | | When we lose too much water, our bodies may become out of balance or dehydrated. |
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| | eMedicine - Dehydration : Article by Dan L Ellsbury, MD |
| | The clinical assessment of severity of dehydration determines the approach to management. | | | An excellent Web site containing patient education materials regarding dehydration, gastroenteritis, and oral rehydration therapy can be found at AAFP Family Health Facts. | | | An alternative approach to the deficit therapy approach is rapid replacement therapy. |
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| | Dehydration |
| | For example, a child with a sore throat may become dehydrated due to difficulty drinking or eating. | | | Easing the pain with acetaminophen or ibuprofen may help. | | | The way you should keep a child adequately hydrated will differ depending on the circumstances. |
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| | Dehydration - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Untreated dehydration generally results in delirium, unconsciousness, and death. | | | At some point within five days to three weeks, the major organs, including the lungs, heart, and brain, would give out and the patient would die. | | | For severe cases of dehydration where fainting, unconsciousness, or any other severely inhibiting symptom is present (the patient is incapable of standing or thinking clearly), emergency attention is required. |
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| | Dehydration |
| | "Pain may be a warning of localized thirst; that is, the pain signal may be a warning of dehydration in that specific area (a regional thirst), for example | | | Nutrition Info: Dangers of Chronic Dehydration by Albert Grazia, M.S., N.D. Research Topics: Similarities with Autism: Theories: Endorphins, Endorphin-Like Opioids, and Autism | | | "Chronic dehydration may contribute to a reduction in lymph flow, which in turn may contribute to or cause varied problems." |
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| | Dehydration (excessive body water loss) - How To Recognize And Prevent Its Effects |
| | The best way to treat dehydration is to prevent it from occurring. | | | Treatment,however, should be individualized, and your physician should be contacted before using any of the measures outlined here. | | | Portions of the above information was provided with the kind permission of the Food and Drug Administration |
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| | Dehydration |
| | In addition, ACSM says other changes associated with aging may make us more vulnerable to dehydration. | | | In other words, our bodies may start to excrete more water (through urination and perspiration) than we take in. | | | And it's important for us to drink enough water to keep our body fluids in balance and help our bodies maintain proper temperature. |
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| | Saanendoah |
| | However, when severely dehydrated, about 8 percent or more, they need intravenous fluid therapy from a veterinarian. | | | Fluids may be given full bore to a total volume of 80 ml/kg to any animal that has not had any type of cardiac manipulation if it is in shock. | | | Obesity results in tight skin which will not "tent" even when the patient is dehydrated. |
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| | DEHYDRATION |
| | Here are some tips to help you determine how dehydrated your child might be and when to worry and what to do. | | | Above all, if you are not sure about how dehydrated your child is, you should contact your doctor. | | | SEVERE DEHYDRATION — seek medical attention if your child shows these signs: |
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| | dehydration |
| | Signs of mild dehydration may include dry lips with a moist mouth inside, fussy behavior, but the child should be able to interact, babble, talk or intermittently play. | | | It may be difficult to check urination when a child is having diarrhea. | | | The key to treating vomiting and diarrhea at home is to avoid dehydration. |
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| | Dehydration |
| | Once hydration and electrolyte status have been accurately assessed by your veterinarian appropriate therapies can be initiated. | | | One simple test to assess hydration is to pinch the skin on the horse’s neck. | | | In severe cases hospitalization may be required to facilitate intravenous fluid and anti-inflammatory medication therapy. |
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| | Dehydration |
| | Dehydration is the condition that results when too much body fluid is lost. | | | Serious cases usually occur in infants, sick people, athletes, and the elderly. | | | You are here : 3-RX.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Medical Symptoms > Dehydration |
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| | Dog Dehydration |
| | The treatment of dehydration in infant puppies is discussed in PEDIATRICS:Common Feeding Problems. | | | In dehydration, the skin stays up in a ridge. | | | Balanced electrolyte solutions for treating dehydration in children are available at drug stores. |
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| | DEHYDRATION |
| | This means most of us experience very mild dehydration on a regular basis. | | | When you pinch your skin (such as the skin on the back of your hand), it doesn’t immediately return to its normal position. | | | Dehydration occurs when there is an inadequate amount of body fluid to maintain normal body functions. |
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| | Medical Library Search |
| | If you think that your child might have signs of moderate or severe dehydration, do not try to treat her at home. | | | Do not give any over-the-counter medicine for diarrhea, especially if your child is under two years old. | | | Children with severe dehydration may need to be treated in a hospital. |
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| | Water is Cool in School |
| | The key to avoiding dehydration is to drink before exercise and at regular intervals during and after. | | | My child doesn't get water at school during or after exercise - what are the effects? | | | Mild dehydration not only has an adverse effect on physical and mental performance and temperature regulation during exercise, making exercise feel harder and more tiring, but will also affect the subsequent mental performance, energy levels and mood of a child back in class. |
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| | Preventing Dehydration |
| | For most of us, being aware and prepared is the easiest way to prevent dehydration from occurring. | | | If we fail to replenish these losses, we set ourselves up to become dehydrated. | | | Each year, Medical College of Wisconsin physicians care for more than 180,000 patients, representing nearly 500,000 patient visits. |
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| | dehydration |
| | Dehydration can begin when an athlete loses as little as 1 percent of body weight. | | | Always seek the advice of your health care professional if you have a specific health concern. | | | To avoid a potentially life-threatening medical emergency, parents and coaches need to be familiar with the symptoms of and treatment for heat-related illnesses. |
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| | Dehydration -DrGreene.com |
| | Healthy babies lose (and hopefully replace) up to 20 percent of their body water each day. | | | Our body systems begin to malfunction and shut down. | | | Certain conditions, such as diabetes, can lead to dehydration. |
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| | Mercy Children’s Hospital: Common Illnesses & Injuries: Dehydration |
| | It is very important to prevent dehydration when a child has an illness with diarrhea, because he or she can dehydrate very quickly, and this is very serious. | | | Decreased skin turgor (skin that feels loose and flattens very slowly when pinched and released) | | | Dehydration can be a life-threatening complication of diarrhea for some individuals, especially infants, small children and elderly people. |
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| | Dehydration - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company! |
| | If the skin does not return fully to its position, the animal is 10% to 12% dehydrated and is likely in critical condition. | | | Skin: Do the skin turgor test outlined in the Physical Exam Checklist. | | | Dehydration often accompanies vomiting, diarrhea, hypothermia, fever, no access to water, and other conditions. |
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| | Dehydration |
| | Because the volume of sweat loss varies from child to child, the best way to determine how much fluid an individual athlete has lost during practice or competition, and needs to replace, is to hold weigh-ins before and after exercise. | | | Young athletes need to be educated about the danger of extreme weight-loss practices that severely dehydrate the body. | | | Children and athletes with the following conditions are more prone to heat disorders: |
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| | Dehydration (0-12 months) |
| | When your child has a fever, she sweats and water evaporates from her skin as her body tries to cool down. | | | • What could be causing my baby to become dehydrated and how can I prevent it? | | | She may need an electrolyte solution such as Pedialyte, Enfalyte, or Kaolectrolyte. |
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| | Dehydration |
| | Dehydration and heat exhaustion and stroke can be very dangerous. | | | With 4%-6% body water loss, you are anorexic, impatient and you have symptoms of headache. | | | Dehydration and heat-related illness has long been a common cause of mortality in outdoor situations. |
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| | Dehydration and Heat Stroke - First Aid for Minor Emergencies |
| | If you live in a hot climate and have a chronic condition, talk to your physician about extra precautions you can take to protect yourself against heat stroke. | | | Occasionally, dehydration can be caused by drugs, such as diuretics, which deplete body fluids and electrolytes. | | | The following are the most common symptoms of dehydration, although each individual may experience symptoms differently. |
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| | Dehydration - MayoClinic.com |
| | The safest approach is not to become dehydrated in the first place. | | | Severe dehydration, usually defined as a loss of 9 percent to 15 percent of body weight, is a life-threatening medical emergency. | | | What's more, even mild dehydration — as little as a 1 percent to 2 percent loss of body weight — can cause symptoms such as weakness, dizziness and fatigue and may have a negative effect on long-term health. |
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| | FamilyFun: Health Encyclopedia: Dehydration |
| | Indeed, infants need to replenish nearly a quarter percent of their total body fluids each day, while adults must replace less than ten percent. | | | The nature of the child's illness and the severeity of the dehydration will determine the course of parenteral therapy and the length of the hospital stay. | | | The doctor may want to exmamine your child to determione the cause of the symptoms and to evaluate the degree of dehydration. |
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| | Dehydration: Why It Is So Dangerous - Diarrhoea, Diarrhea, Rehydration |
| | The human body needs water to maintain enough blood and other fluids to function properly. | | | In humans dehydration can be caused by a wide range of diseases and states that impair water homeostasis in the body. | | | Dehydration from diarrhoea can be prevented by giving extra fluids at home, or it can be treated simply, effectively, and cheaply in all age-groups and in all but the most severe cases by giving patients by mouth an adequate glucose-electrolyte solution called Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) solution. |
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| | Crosswalk.com - Christian Medical Expert Disputes Secular Views in Schiavo Case |
| | It never has been defined in medical care and never will be, I hope, defined that way except, perhaps, by this judge." | | | Terri's body will experience other effects due to the forced dehydration that many might not have been considered. | | | Which of these symptoms Terri experiences and to what degree will depend on whether the hospice staff makes any attempt to hydrate her by mouth and whether she is offered any pain medication. |
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| | Technorati Tag: dehydration |
| | Self-hypnosis helps you prevent dehydration and change cravings for unhealthy food into positive patterns of behavior for permanent results. | | | A tag is like a subject or category. | | | Dehydration in Dogs is a serious thing Filed at 9:19 pm under Dehydration In Dogs by Ann Dehydration is an excess loss of bodily fluids. |
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| | Dehydration |
| | Dehydration is the condition that results from excessive loss of water from the body. | | | Dehydration can be extremely serious and life threatening, and may require immediate medical care. | | | Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. |
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| | Search Results for dehydration - Encyclopædia Britannica |
| | Provides information on diarrhea and dehydration, its causes, prevention, and treatment. | | | The treatment of any form of dehydration, therefore, requires not only the... | | | One common method is the treatment of an alkyl halide with sodium or potassium cyanide (RBr + KCN RCN), and another is the dehydration of the... |
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| | Many people do not realize they are dehydrated. | | | Although this will increase the use of a restroom, it will be healthy for the circulatory system, kidneys, and immune system. | | | Water is essential nutrient that is involved in every function of the body. |
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| | dehydration |
| | You can test the skin by pulling it up on the back of their neck. | | | First though, if you have a kitten or a puppy that is dehydrated you should take them to your veterinarian for evaluation and treatment. | | | Dehydration in the little ones can be very serious, even leading to death, and a professional should be consulted. |
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| | Dehydration, Eastern North Carolina, NC |
| | By the time a person becomes severely dehydrated, there is no longer enough fluid in the body to get blood to the vital organs and the person may begin to go into shock, which is life-threatening. | | | Dehydration occurs when a person's body loses too much water. | | | Watch closely for its early signs anytime there is an illness that causes a high fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. |
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| | Dehydration |
| | To treat dehydration, you must first address the cause: Fever, Vomiting, Diarrhea, and Heat Exhaustion are the most common reasons for dehydration. | | | Dehydration is loss of water and important blood salts like potassium (K+) and sodium (Na+). | | | Commercial ORS replaces important blood salts and water in balanced amounts designed especially for dehydration in sick people They are formulated to allow your intestines to absorb maximum amounts of water along with small amounts of salts. |
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| | Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion |
| | "Heat exhaustion" means your body is starting to malfunction due to "heat stress" -- dehydration, electrolyte depletion, and overheated muscles. | | | There are three problems that occur with exercise-induced dehydration: acidosis, hypokalemia, and sodium/water imbalance. | | | For treatment of dehydration with hyponatremia, the sport drinks are still too dilute in electrolytes. |
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| | Dehydration |
| | Common warning signs of dehydration include: thirst, headache, dizziness, weakness, irritability, fatigue and nausea. | | | When the body is low in fluids because a person is not drinking enough to replace what is lost through sweat. | | | Leading health professionals organizations recommend kids drink at regular intervals, not just when thirsty. |
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| | Dehydration |
| | The soldiers stationed there had no thirst because of the cold climate and drank little; as a result their bodies suffered from progressive dehydration. | | | American doctors made this observation in the last few years at various bases in the Arctic and Antarctic. | | | This was discovered when the men often complained of constant fatigue. |
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| | Dehydration in children |
| | Dehydration can occur when the body loses too much water. | | | A lack of interest in playing and extreme sleepiness. |
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| | Dehydration |
| | Koch-Glitsch has the experience and equipment to assist Gas Processors with their Dehydration Needs. | | | Whether the issue is capacity, glycol carryover, low dew point depressions, or offshore applications, Koch-Glitsch can provide the process and equipment solution. | | | A partial reference list representing a small fraction of our natural gas dehydration installations is included below. |
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| | dehydration |
| | Instead of correcting the dehydration it sucks water out of the calf's body into the lumen of the gut and worsens the diarrhea and dehydration (This is the way Epsom Salts works to act as a laxative. | | | Early detection of dehydration can be handled quite well and most safely with oral electrolytes. IV fluids given without proper assessment can be fatal. | | | I don't believe this is the desired effect.) Mixing electrolytes with milk, likewise produces a hypertonic solution. |
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