The majority of the human body is water. It makes up 83% of your lungs, 79% of your muscles and kidneys, 73% of your brain and heart, 64% of your skin, and 31% of your bones. In other words, this substance plays a big role in your body.
It’s unsurprising that dehydration — that is, not getting enough fluids — can take a toll.
Fortunately, you can usually treat dehydration on your own. If it gets serious enough, though, it warrants a trip to Medical Associates Of North Texas. Here at our office in Fort Worth, Texas, our team can apply acute care to help you rehydrate.
Let’s explore how to first try treating your dehydration at home, and when you should come visit our team.
You can reverse dehydration by consuming more fluids if you have mild dehydration. That’s as simple as drinking some water.
If you’ve been sweating a lot or lost fluids from diarrhea or vomiting, mix in some electrolytes, too.
Dehydration can make you feel nauseated. Drinking huge gulps of water can further unsettle your stomach. Instead, take small sips.
As you work to rehydrate, make sure you’re in a cool area. Heat causes dehydration because it encourages your body to sweat, contributing to fluid loss.
Slowly drinking water with electrolytes in a cool spot should be enough to reverse mild dehydration. Fortunately, this works fast. You should start to feel better in about 10 minutes.
Once you get rehydrated, take steps to prevent this issue from happening again. Carry a water bottle with you when you know you won’t have easy access to water, particularly if you’re going to be exposed to the Texas heat.
If you’ve tried to rehydrate on your own and you’re still not feeling better, come see our team. This is doubly true if you have any of the symptoms of moderate to severe dehydration. Those include:
If that sounds familiar, you most likely need medical attention to replenish the fluids in your body. Getting those fluids intravenously (i.e., through an IV) introduces them directly into your bloodstream.
We’re here to help if you’re moderately or severely dehydrated. In fact, we offer walk-in care so you can get the same-day medical attention you need. You can send us a message online or call our office at 972-433-7178 to see if we have any appointments open today, or you can simply walk into our Fort Worth office.
