Dehydration Specialists in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, disrupting the normal balance of water and electrolytes needed for essential bodily functio…
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Causes of Dehydration
Caused by excessive fluid loss through sweating, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, or excessive urination, combined with inadequate fluid replacement. Hot and humid weather, strenuous physical activity, certain medications like diuretics, and illnesses causing gastrointestinal fluid loss all increase risk. Infants, older adults, and people with chronic illnesses are more vulnerable due to reduced physiological reserve and thirst sensitivity.