Sandy Crest Medical Centre - Health Tips
Preventing dehydration on Kadooment day
Over Kadooment day dehydration can occur as a
result of persons trying to reduce bathroom visits by reducing fluid
intake and it may be secondary to increased fluid loss – increased
sweating, heat, exercise, diuretics (alcohol caffeine, medication),
vomiting and diarrhea. Early symptoms of dehydration include dry
mouth, thick saliva and dark urine. As dehydration gets worse you
may experience muscle cramps, become listless, feel faint and in
extreme cases go into shock. On Kadooment day you can prevent
dehydration by drinking fluids every 30 minutes, you should aim to
consume a minimum of 10 glasses (approximately 3.5L) of fluids
(preferably rehydration fluids or sports drinks) on the day. Avoid
fluids containing caffeine (e.g. colas, coffee, tea) and alcohol.
Stop jumping and immediately increase your fluid intake if you feel
dizzy, light-headed, faint or extremely tired. Seek immediate
medical attention if there is reduced urine output, decreased
alertness, the original symptoms are not going away or are becoming
more severe even after increasing fluid intake.
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