Dehydration

Dehydration
What is it?
*A lack of body water
Who does it affect?
*Sodium level rises
*Blood pressure can fall low can result in shock and damage of the internal
organs such as the kidney, liver and brain
Facts
*Diabetes and Addison’s Disease can lead to dehydration
*See FFF for information of Diabetes and Addison’s Disease
*Causes of dehydration are- Urinary Tract Infection, Fever, Sweating, Vomiting,
Diarrhea, when you lose fluid you have to add it back to the body plus 8 cups or
glasses per day minimum unless renal or liver problems
*Some mediations can affect the water in the body
What do I need to do?
*See a Physician
*Drink plenty of fluids See FFF Fluids
*Talk with a Registered Dietitian for help
*Drink fluids like Gatorade to put electrolytes back into the body
*Increase fluids with fever, diarrhea, foley catheter, sweating, hot weather,
vomiting or Urinary Tract Infection