Care for Dehydration

Replenishing a Loss of Fluid and Restoring Optimal Health to Patients in Paris, Greenville, and the Surrounding Areas

Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you are consuming, and the body does not have enough water and fluids to carry out its necessary functions. Dehydration occurs when these fluids are not replaced.

Symptoms of dehydration include:

• Thirst
• Dry or sticky mouth
• Rapid heartbeat
• Fatigue
• Rapid breathing
• Dark yellow pee
• Dry, cool skin
• Sunken
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Muscle cramps

If you are experiencing these symptoms, it is essential to seek quality medical services.

If dehydration is not treated, it can lead to complications such as:

• Heat injury - Dehydration and the heat illnesses that can come along with it are the result of excessive heat from the environment and can also be caused by the body’s inability to dissipate heat. Heat injury can lead to a life-threatening heat stroke if left untreated.
• Urinary and kidney problems - Dehydration can cause urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and kidney failure.
• Seizures - Becoming dehydrated can lead to seizures because the blood volume is too low and the electrolytes are out of balance.
• Low blood volume shock - Low blood volume shock is a serious complication that can result from dehydration, and it can even be life-threatening. It happens when low blood volume causes the blood pressure to drop and the oxygen levels in the body to drop.

Treatment for Dehydration at Quality Care ER

At Quality Care ER, we treat our patients’ needs, whether they involve dehydration or another issue, on a case-by-case basis. Some dehydrated patients will require intravenous fluids, while others might need simple replenishments to restore optimal fluid levels in the body. No matter what your situation might be, our team will work to ensure that you receive the necessary treatments and prevent similar complications from occurring in the future.

If you think you might be dehydrated, or are suffering with another medical emergency, please do not hesitate to call us at (903) 417-0886 for Paris, or (903) 307-0544 for Greenville.