Unfortunately, an early diagnosis is often difficult because the classical signs of dehydration may be absent or misleading in an older patient. In this article, we review the most important age ...

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We see many reminders on the dangers of high blood pressure, but not enough on what can happen when your readings are too low ...

Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, headache, sensitivity to light, dehydration ... contains 15% of the DV for this mineral. Older research shows that avocados contain compounds that protect ...

When children, especially toddlers and babies, experience diarrhea, they can reach a level of dehydration rather quickly. You need to call a doctor if your child has symptoms for over a day. Symptoms ...

Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug, is currently making the rounds in the UK, with a spike in infections being reported across the country ...

Symptoms of Hypovolemic Shock Not having enough fluid or blood volume (hypovolemia) is the most common type of shock. It can come from bleeding (also known as hemorrhagic shock) or from some other ...

Thirst is your body’s way of correcting fluid balance that can occur due to factors like dehydration. Several medical illnesses ... Polydipsia is often associated with additional symptoms stemming ...

Compared to the flu, fever is rare, but low grade fevers can also occur, usually in older children and adults. "The signs and symptoms of a cold usually peak within 2 to 3 days of infection," the ...

People who are pregnant may not feel severe symptoms, but a Listeria infection ... replace lost fluids and electrolytes can help prevent dehydration. Eating bland foods can also help settle ...