SUMMER DEHYDRATION WHAT TO DO ABOUT DEHYDRATION

 

SUMMER DEHYDRATION WHAT TO DO ABOUT DEHYDRATION

Dehydration can cause tiredness, weakness, and dizziness without physical activity. Everything you need to know about it from our MD Thordis Berger ...

Dehydration- The Symptoms and What To Do About It

Water is our main and most important nutrient. Water is essential for both organ function and digestion. Up to 60% of our body weight is made up of water, and it only takes 1-2% water loss to cause Dehydration.

Although there is no clear definition, Dehydration is typically defined as the disruption of the body's water balance due to loss of fluids, inadequate hydration, and a combination of both.

 

Dehydration is the root cause of many common health conditions, such as constipation, fainting, urinary tract infection, pressure sores, malnutrition, incontinence, and confusion.

Dehydration can also lead to life-threatening illnesses, such as acute kidney injury, heart disease, and venous thromboembolism.

 

Depending on the relationship between the loss of sodium and water, Dehydration can also be classified as isotonic (loss in equal parts between sodium and water - example: diarrhea), hypertonic (excess water loss compared to sodium - model: fever), or hypertonic (excess sodium loss in the Compared to water example: overdose of laxatives). (EFSA 2010)

 

Since there is no single diagnostic parameter for this, one should generally stick to a pattern of various indicators or signs to recognize a lack of fluid in summer. If you suspect someone is dehydrated, call a doctor right away.

 

Symptoms of Dehydration are:

·        fatigue

·        weakness

·        Loss of appetite

·        Dry mouth and swollen tongue

·        Racing heart

·        Confusion and dizziness

·        Dark-colored urine

Infants and kids are more prone to dehydration than adults because their bodies are smaller and have a higher water and electrolyte revenue. The elderly and sick are also at increased risk of Dehydration in summer.

Extreme weather conditions such as the heat during summertime also increase dehydration risk. Most people think that the only way to dehydrate is to exhaust yourself. However, this is not the case. Just sweating on a hot day without engaging in any strenuous activity can lead to Dehydration. Let's say you are outside by the pool and not drinking enough fluids. Exhaustion from the heat causes you to lose a lot of fluids.

 

The solution to this is to drink plenty of fluids every day and even more when it's hot outside and when we're exercising. Make sure you drink aquatic even if you think it isn't essential. The drink that you prefer to drink at outdoor events - beer - is unfortunately not a good alternative. Alcohol has a diuretic effect and causes fluid loss.

 

Eat fruits and vegetables that contain water. Fresh products such as watermelons, lettuce, oranges, and apples provide you with the optimal liquid you need.

 

Choose the right clothes. Light clothing reflects the heat in the summer months. Light, loose clothing allows better air circulation and means that sweat can evaporate more easily all year round. When exercising outside, wear layers of your clothing so you can take off layers as needed in case you get too warm.

 

In short, the vast majority of cases of Dehydration, especially in summer, can be avoided simply by using common sense.

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