Dehydration

Dehydration occurs when the body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If lost fluid is not replaced, the person may suffer serious consequences.

Follow the links below to find information about dehydration.

Reviewed December 2011

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Title:   Pregnancy - morning sickness
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Most pregnant women will experience morning sickness, usually in their first trimester. Possible causes include high levels of hormones, blood pressure fluctuations and changes in carbohydrate metabolism. Severe morning sickness is known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). It can cause weight loss and dehydration and may require hospitalisation.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Water
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Did you know that water is even more important than food to your body because - your body is mostly water! Yes it's true!
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Diabetes and coma
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Uncontrolled diabetes may lead to coma or unconsciousness. The three types of coma associated with diabetes include ketoacidotic coma, hyperosmolar coma and hypoglycaemic coma. Diabetic coma is a medical emergency and needs prompt medical treatment. Prevention is the best strategy.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Heat stress and sport - reducing the risks
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Heat and sport or physical activity (exercise) can be a dangerous combination. Heat stress occurs when sweat can't evaporate fast enough to keep the body sufficiently cool. Symptoms include muscle cramps and headache. You can prevent heat stress during sport by drinking plenty of fluids, taking frequent rest breaks and avoiding exercise during the hottest part of the day.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Exercise safely
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Warming up, drinking water and protecting yourself from the sun are some of the ways you can prepare yourself for exercise.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Babies in hot weather
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The hot weather can be a time of risk for babies because they are easily affected by the heat. It is important to keep them from getting overheated. Babies can get stressed by the heat and need extra care in very hot weather.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Child safety - hot weather
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hot weather can be dangerous for babies and young children. They can quickly lose body fluids through perspiration which leads to dehydration. Children need to drink regularly, wear light clothing and be kept cool. Never leave a baby or child in a car, even in cool weather.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Dehydration and fluid loss in children
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Dehydration can occur where there is persistent diarrhoea, vomiting, or reduced fluid intake. A guide to recognising and treating dehydration in young children.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Gastroenteritis
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Information about gastro for babies and children in Australia. The advice may not fit children from other countries.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Exercise safety
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Exercise safety is important to avoid injury and maintain good health. Learn how to avoid injuries by using the right equipment, protecting yourself in hot weather, warming up and stretching, and the importance of drinking water when you exercise.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Gastroenteritis in children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Gastroenteritis or 'Gastro' can be dangerous for very young babies. Gastro is common in young children and spreads easily. Gastro is a bowel infection which causes diarrhoea (runny or watery poo) and sometimes vomiting. Take your child to the doctor if they vomit often, are not drinking and show any signs of dehydration. You should also see the doctor if there is blood in the child's bowel motion (faeces or poo).
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Dehydration - when your body needs more water
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Dehydration (say dee-hi-dray-shun) happens when your body doesn't have enough water to keep it working properly. Did you know that your body is mostly water? More than half of your body weight is water.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Water - a vital nutrient
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Water is essential for the human body. The body cannot store water and must have fresh supplies every day to perform virtually every metabolic process. Babies and the elderly are vulnerable to lack of water or dehydration. If you regularly don't drink enough water there is some increased risk of kidney stones and, in women, urinary tract infections.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Sports injury prevention - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Here are some tips for getting the most out of your fitness programme while preventing sports injuries.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Diarrhoea - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Diarrhoea is when your bowel movements become more watery or more frequent than usual, or both.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Diabetes insipidus - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Diabetes insipidus is a rare endocrine condition: symptoms include an excessive thirst and the passing of large amounts of dilute urine.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Dehydration and hot weather - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Dehydration is the loss of water and salts from the body. You are at particular risk of dehydration during hot weather.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Ecstasy: guidelines for safer dancing - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   If you are going to use ecstasy, these tips may reduce your risk of serious harm or death.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Ecstasy: effects on the body - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Because ecstasy is commonly taken during dance or rave parties, the stimulant effects are likely to increase.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   DVT and air travel - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   One health problem associated with flying is the risk of blood clots forming in the leg veins.
Date:   May 2002

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