hormonal and metabolic disorders
Dehydration
Treatment of Dehydration
Replacing fluids and electrolytes For treating mild dehydration, drinking plenty of water may be all that is needed. With moderate and severe dehydration, lost electrolytes (especially sodium and potassium) must also be replaced. Treatment that contain appropriate amounts of electrolytes are available without a prescription. These solutions work well to treat dehydration, especially that caused by vomiting or diarrhea in children. Sports drinks do not necessarily contain enough electrolytes to be an adequate substitute for these solutions. People who are vomiting may not be able to hold down enough fluid to treat dehydration. More severe dehydration requires treatment by doctors with intravenous solutions containingsodium chloride(salt). The intravenous solution is given rapidly at first and then more slowly as the physical condition improves. Treatment is also directed at the cause of dehydration. For example, when people have Nausea and Vomiting in Adults or 