Unfortunately, an early diagnosis is often difficult because the classical signs of dehydration may be absent or misleading in an older patient. In this article, we review the most important age ...
The prevalence of isotonic and hypotonic dehydration among older adults has never been studied systematically, probably because of the difficulties in diagnosing them correctly. A proper ...
Sweating, untreated diabetes, and having an infection are common causes of mild to severe dehydration. It is also common in elderly adults. Symptoms of severe dehydration in the early stages can ...
Do not neglect the symptoms of dehydration in children, they may progress to more serious heat illness, such as heat exhaustion or heatstroke. The human body is made up of 55% to about 78% of water.
Feeling dizzy or lightheaded is a common sign of dehydration, as reduced blood volume affects oxygen and nutrient delivery to the brain Dehydration can cause headaches as lack of fluids reduces ...