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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Dehydration Treatment

Health Encyclopedia: Dengue Fever

Alternative Names

O'nyong-nyong fever; Dengue-like disease; Breakbone fever


Treatment

Rehydration is necessary if dehydration is evident. The high fever can be treated with acetaminophen (avoid aspirin).


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Expectations (prognosis)

Full recovery is expected.


Complications
  • Febrile convulsions
  • Severe dehydration

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if you have been traveling in an are...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Ceiling fans, dehydration in eyes, headaches or migraines?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question:   Can ceiling fans cause dehydration in your eyes leading to headaches or... Read more »

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Dehydration – an Avoidable Migraine Trigger
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

The human body is 65% water. Simply put, dehydration occurs as the result of excessive loss of... Read more »

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Staying Hydrated in the Heat
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...temperatures. Summer is ripe with situations that could lead to dehydration. Warmer weather... Read more »

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Avoiding those dehydration Migraines
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Although dehydration can occur any time of the year, we're starting into the time of year when it... Read more »

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Dehydration and Malnutrition in Alzheimer's Disease
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...with dementia who have died from malnutrition or dehydration, even when being cared for in a... Read more »

Health Guide

Dehydration: Migraine and Headache Trigger
The human body is 65% water. Simply put, dehydration occurs as the result of excessive loss of water from the body, when we lose more water than we take in. It's a bit more complicated than that... Read more »
Viral gastroenteritis
...virus; Gastroenteritis - viral; Stomach flu Treatment The goal of treatment is to prevent dehydration. Fluids and electrolytes (salt and minerals) lost by diarrhea must be replaced.... Read more »
Skin turgor
...hand, on the abdomen, or over the front of the chest under the collarbone is a good way to check for dehydration at home. Mild dehydration will cause the skin to be slightly slow in its return... Read more »
Dehydration
Drinking fluids is usually sufficient for mild dehydration. It is better to have frequent, small amounts of fluid (using a teaspoon or syringe for an infant or child) rather than... Read more »
Water in diet
...If adequate water is not consumed on a daily basis the body fluids will be out of balance, causing dehydration. When dehydration is severe, it can be life-threatening. Read more »

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Jet lag and your body

Jet lag is a combination of symptoms experienced after flying in an airplane, especially on long trips. Fatigue, irritability, dehydration, and a broken sleep pattern are common symptoms of jet lag.... Read more »

Medications

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...Diarrhea can cause a serious loss of body water (dehydration). Drink plenty of fluids and... Read more »

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...serious problems due to a loss of too much body water (dehydration). If you experience signs of... Read more »

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...infrequently result in a loss of too much body water (dehydration). Contact your doctor promptly... Read more »

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...infrequently result in a loss of too much body water (dehydration). Contact your doctor promptly... Read more »

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This medication is a combination of two drugs, an ACE inhibitor (benazepril) and a "water... Read more »

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