First aid for dehydration 15 Articles

by Joyce Priddy

Did you know that many people who are dehydrated are not thirsty? Did you know you can go unconscious if you're severely dehydrated? Extreme thirst is not always a symptom with dehydration. Knowing all the symptoms is the...read more

by Jo.H

Dehydration is a lack of water and other fluids in the body. It can be caused by vomiting, diarrhea excessive sweating, excessive urinating , fever or not drinking enough. It is one of the biggest killers in Africa. A ...read more

by Grey Lady

Most people know that the term dehydration used in a medical context refers to lack of fluid in the body. Dehydration can be much more serious than the average person realizes and symptoms vary. Many do not realize they ar...read more

by Ruth Moran

WHAT IS DEHYDRATION? Dehydration occurs when there is an excessive loss of water from the body. It can be due to several factors which include taking in of alcoholic beverages, too much sweating and diarrhoea. It is a p...read more

by Krystle Hernandez

Dehydration occurs when there is an inadequate amount of body fluid to maintain normal body functions. Water in the body contains substances vital to normal operation of the heart, brain, and kidneys. These substances, of ...read more

by Juan Leer

Dehydration is a pretty common heat-related 'disease', so it's especially important to know how to properly provide for someone who is very dehydrated. It is especially common and more dangerous in older people and childre...read more

by Jennifer Morgan

Picture this: You're enjoying a beautiful summer's day with some friends, playing sports, generally soaking up the sun's rays. Time flies and before you know it, you're incredibly thirsty, but you don't have a chance to g...read more

by Nisha Danny

Dehydration is defined as excessive loss of water from the body from illness or fluid deprivation.It affects the fluid-salt balance thereby causing fluid and salt imbalance.There will be a rise in sodium level in the b...read more

by blunce

Shock of the emergency measures (1) horizontal position, the leg should be slightly raised, so venous reflux. If breathing difficulties can raise the head and trunk, to facilitate breathing. (2) to keep the airway pate...read more

by Amanda Coers

Almost two-thirds of the material in a human body is water, or water-based. Males tend to have a higher percentage of water, usually at least 10% more, in their system than females. The body uses this water to carry nutrie...read more

by Jared Garrett

Dehydration happens when the body has put out more water than it has taken in and can't use its internal moisture to keep things running properly. This condition can be a minor issue or can also become quite serious. S...read more

by Sandra Petersen

My husband and I were dumbfounded when the home health nurse told us that our one month old daughter was dehydrated. After researching this topic, I do not know how we could have missed the signs. Our daughter slept qui...read more

by Marie Gerber

With summer almost upon us, the risk of becoming dehydrated is significantly increased. Dehydration occurs when your body doesn't receive the water and other fluids necessary to carry out its normal functions. Water forms ...read more

by MysLykeMeeh

Dehydration usually occur when there's an excessive amount of water loss in the body. Our body needs two thirds of water, the prescribed amount we should take daily must be eight glasses per day or others may take some mor...read more

by M.L. Brooke

As an avid cyclist who lives in Texas, I know about dehydration. On a hundred mile ride in August, a cyclist can lose gallons; yes I said gallons of water. Obviously the best treatment is prevention, if you are outdoors ...read more