DEHYDRATION AND ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES

In a nutshell, dehydration may affect the body in ways
ways that one cannot imagine. A long flight, insufficient
fluids and little movement not only lead to dehydration
but also cause conditions such as DVT ( deep vein thrombosis)
which can have severe consequences.

In infants and small children, signs such as sunken fontanels,
sunken eyes and irritability may be caused by dehydration.

 

                
 Electrolyte imbalances also occur within the body,
 due to dehydration. People who go on long walks
in a desert climate, may become dehydrated without
 being aware of it. Sweating and fluid loss occurs
and is not very obvious. 

It is suggested that sports drinks are taken on such
trips as they replace not only fluids, but also electrolytes.

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