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General & SystemicMild
Dehydration
General Medicine · General & Systemic
Mild
Severity
Very common — particularly during summer months and gastrointestinal illness episodes across India
Prevalence
No
Contagious
General Medicine
Specialist
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💊Treatment Options
- 1Mild to moderate dehydration is treated with oral rehydration solutions that replace both water and essential electrolytes in the correct balance
- 2along with addressing the underlying cause such as vomiting or diarrhoea. Severe dehydration requires hospitalisation for intravenous fluid replacement and close monitoring of electrolyte levels and kidney function. Gradual reintroduction of normal fluids and a light diet is recommended as symptoms improve.
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