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Symptoms Of Dehydration

Health Encyclopedia: Enteritis

Treatment

Symptoms usually resolve in 1- 5 days without treatment.

Antidiarrheal medication may delay the elimination of the organism from the digestive tract, and therefore may not be recommended. Rehydration with electrolyte solutions may be necessary if dehydration from diarrhea occurs.

People with diarrhea (especially young children) who are unable to take oral fluids because of nausea may need medical attention and intravenous fluids.

People taking diuretics need to be cautiou...

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Expert & Community Posts

Staying Hydrated in the Heat

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...when severe, it is a life threatening emergency. Symptoms of dehydration include:- Dry or... Read more »

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 »

Staying Healthy in The Summer Heat

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...it’s easy to become dehydrated. Overheating and dehydration can lead to other dangerous... Read more »

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 »

Exercising When It's Hot Outside

By Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...workouts, and what measures you can take to avoid dehydration, overheating and heat stroke. ... Read more »

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Health Guide

Dehydration: Migraine and Headache Trigger

...concentration and judgment.Losing 9 - 15% results in severe dehydration and is life-threatening. Symptoms of dehydration: Excessive thirstFatigueMuscle weakness Headache (or, in the... Read more »

Alcoholic ketoacidosis

...rapid breathing (Kussmaul's sign) Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain Symptoms of dehydration, such as dizziness and light-headedness Confusion ... Read more »

Hypervitaminosis D

Vitamin D toxicity Symptoms Dehydration Vomiting Decreased appetite (anorexia) ... Read more »

Dehydration

...fontanelles (the soft spot on the top of the head) in an infant Lethargic or comatose (with severe dehydration) In addition to the symptoms of actual dehydration, you may also have... Read more »

E. coli enteritis

...away in 3 - 4 days, or if you see blood in the stool. Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of dehydration, symptoms worsen or do not improve with treatment, or new symptoms... 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

Imodium A-D Oral Uses and How to Use

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

Xeloda Oral Precautions and Side Effects

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

Epirubicin IV Precautions and Side Effects

...(dehydration). Contact your doctor promptly if you notice any symptoms of dehydration such as... Read more »

Novantrone IV Precautions and Side Effects

...(dehydration). Contact your doctor promptly if you notice any symptoms of dehydration such as... Read more »

Lotensin HCT Oral Uses and How to Use

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

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