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Impact of Dehidration
Intracellular dehydration
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- Dehydration extracellular
- Due to water loss and salt content in plasma and fluids surrounding the cells, associated with vomiting, diarrhea, skin loss, renal, diabetic coma)
- It is manifested by fatigue, dry skin, rapid heartbeat, decreased blood pressure, scarcity of urination .
- Treatment involves the administration of water and salt
- Due to hypertonia (excess sodium from water leakage) of plasma and extracellular fluid, due to insufficient water intake, diabetes insipidus, certain diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal losses, dermal, inhalation. To offset this pressure difference in salts, the intracellular fluid released into the extracellular medium. The cell is dehydrated;
- It is manifested by severe thirst, dry mouth, weight loss, fever, shortness of breath, fatigue with drowsiness or coma .
- Treatment involves the administration of water associated with a low salt diet.
- Sometimes, when water loss and / or salt are not compensated, especially in the elderly, infants or comatose, the two types of associate dehydration, dehydration is comprehensive.
The Right Thing to Hydrate
It is necessary to drink two liters of water per day. The broth of vegetables, meat . bring in additional minerals and thus avoid deficiencies. You can drink tea, but avoid all drinks containing caffeine. This multiplies the effects of loss of water and minerals. Too sugary drinks like soft drinks are also discouraged because of their significant sugar content. A high intake, could potentially worsen your diarrhea.
Prof. Beaugerie advises, in addition to drink regularly, eat foods rich in starch and salt because they allow better water absorption. The ideal meal to facilitate rehydration is rice, potatoes or pasta, cooked and well salted.
Finally, during severe episodes, there are appropriate rehydration solutions in pharmacy or to be even. Sold in pharmacies, some supplements provide all the necessary elements and ensure a better hydration. You can also prepare your own solution by following the recipe of the World Health Organization. For this, mix one liter of sterile water, six teaspoons of sugar and a teaspoon of salt.
You’ll understand that hydration is not taken lightly. It plays an essential role in the functioning of your body. We must minimize the maximum variations of water your body. Do you remember never to drink!