Dehydration

The dehydration is a loss of water and salts in the body. A significant dehydration can cause a rapid decrease of strength and blood pressure.

The human body absorbs 3 gallons of water daily and more on hot days. The food eaten during the day contains about 1.5 liter of water, it is necessary to drink at least 1.5 liter of liquid to achieve the required 3 liters needed by the body.

The darker urine is a sign of dehydration, you must drink. When a meal is skipped, you must drink to compensate for the water normally contained in food. Vomiting and diarrhea cause significant loss of water, there is risk of dehydration.

The dehydration must sometimes be detected in toddlers or in senile persons. Depending on the severity of dehydration, symptoms occur: decreased urine, no tears, dry skin, sunken eyes, grayish skin, loss of weight. At the onset of one or more of these symptoms, it is important to consult a doctor.

Drinking more often on hot days or during a sustained effort like a race bike.

13 avril 2010

The text above is for information purposes only. Only a doctor can diagnose a disease. No treatment (medication or scheme) should be undertaken without consulting a health professional.