Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Dehydration - Signs, Symptoms and Preventions

The First Stage of Dehydration is Heat InjuryWho goes on a vacation where you end up in bed with a migraine and barfing? Apparently, I do. On a recent cross-country trip to California, I was stricken with a classic case of dehydration. When a person is in bed with cold cloths
decorating their face, they tend to think big thoughts. Like, why me? Or, is it true that if your ring finger is longer than your index finger you are more prone to get arthritis but have great sex lives? Why would God make people with arthritic joint pain able to have great sex? Would they even want to?Well, you get the point. I was miserable. Even though I didn't get an answer on the arthritic sex question, I did get some valuable insight into dehydration. Apparently, the effects of dehydration can accumulate over several days. If they are not addressed, heat injury, which is easily treated, leads to more serious heat exhaustion. Once our bodies lose their ability to re-hydrate themselves and maintain core body temperature, major organs like brain, heart and kidneys are drastically affected. As symptoms escalate heat exhaustion leads to heat stroke, which can result in permanent damage and even death. A typical misconception about dehydration is that it only occurs in hot temperature and while you are exerting yourself physically. True, runners and cross-country bicyclists are among the high-risk athletes. However, heat injury can occur at 75� if humidity is 95%. It can also occur in colder temperatures at high altitudes. Additionally, dehydration can occur as a result of illnesses that cause vomiting or diarrhea. Some people with conditions like diabetes or thyroid disease may also be more prone to dehydration. Children and older adults are high-risk candidates. Knowing your body and how it reacts to stress are key tools to help you identify the signs of heat injuries.Dehydration - Signs, Symptoms and Preventions


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