Changes in elevation and certain medications can also lead to dehydration. Dehydration can be treated by consuming liquids, especially electrolyte solutions. Severe dehydration can lead to seizures, kidney problems and low blood volume shock and requires emergency medical treatment. Dehydration can be prevented by consuming an adequate amount of liquid, especially during exercise. However, a quick google search of the word “dehydration” will bring up the statistic that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated because they don’t drink the recommended eight glasses of water a day.

Source: Huffington Post June 27, 2024 09:59 UTC