2006-12-15 06:14:21 · 10 answers · asked by jcerv1976 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
So how does a 70 yr old woman become dehydrated if I know for a fact she drinks water??
2006-12-15 07:31:54 · update #1
Dehydration is caused by not replenishing the water in your body once it leaves. It leaves through urine, sweat and evaporation. If your pee is anything but clear you have some level of dehydration.
2006-12-15 06:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by David T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluid than it takes in. This condition can result from illness; a hot, dry climate; prolonged exposure to sun or high temperatures; not drinking enough water; and overuse of diuretics or other medications that increase urination. Dehydration can upset the delicate fluid-salt balance needed to maintain healthy cells and tissues.
Water accounts for about 60% of a man's body weight. It represents about 50% of a woman's weight. Young and middle-aged adults who drink when they're thirsty do not generally have to do anything more to maintain their body's fluid balance. Children need more water because they expend more energy, but most children who drink when they are thirsty get as much water as their systems require.
2006-12-15 06:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by CosmicLove 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your body is in need of liquids, it's dehydration. Actually when you realize you are thirsty your body is already in dehydration mode. It's best to drink 64 oz of water daily and stay away from coke, they don't hydrate well, and rob your body from nutrients. If you are dehydrated you need to drink 6 oz of water every hour for 4 hours and still drink your daily 64 oz of water. Distilled water is the best to drink. Tap water is not purified and has chlorine and fluoride added in it.
2006-12-15 06:19:25 · answer #3 · answered by Ash 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She isn't drinking enough water. The elderly usially have problems staying hydrated. They stop FEELING thirsty even when they ARE thirsty.
1 oz of H2O/2 lbs body weight is a good rule of thumb
2006-12-15 09:31:42 · answer #4 · answered by hufstabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do we become hydrated? We drink water. How do we become dehydrated? We don't drink water. Think about it.
2006-12-15 06:17:02 · answer #5 · answered by S H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Insufficient water intake
2006-12-15 06:17:16 · answer #6 · answered by aisdean 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lack of fluids.
2006-12-15 06:17:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not drinking enough WATER
2006-12-15 06:16:57 · answer #8 · answered by cadillacrazy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if she develops vomiting or diarrhea or goes to a very humid climate
2006-12-15 09:45:18 · answer #9 · answered by ihfdali 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not drinking enough fluid duh
2006-12-15 06:18:46 · answer #10 · answered by LOVE YOU 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋