The human body consists of approximately 70% water. Accordingly, a balanced water balance is important. A lack of fluid (fluid deficiency (dehydration)) can quickly lead to life-threatening conditions. Not only the liquid is missing, but also electrolytes. Thus, electrolyte balance can be severely disrupted. What is dehydration? Normally, a normal fluid intake of two liters … Fluid Deficiency (Dehydration): Causes, Treatment & Help
Introduction The term “exsiccosis” originally comes from Latin and is derived from the words ex = “out” and siccus = “dry”. This explains the word actually already as good as by itself. Desiccation is simply a synonym for the commonly used word “drying” or dehydration (be careful here! It is not dehydration, as often assumed, … Desiccosis
Symptoms Thirst, headaches of any kind, a general feeling of weakness and difficulty concentrating, dry lips, weight loss, so-called standing skin folds (if you pinch the skin together briefly at one point and pull it up, it usually returns to its original position within seconds and you can no longer see anything. However, if the … Symptoms | Desiccosis
Hyperviscosity syndrome is a clinical symptom complex. In many cases, the syndrome is simply referred to by the abbreviation HVS. The cause of hyperviscosity syndrome is an increased concentration of so-called paraproteins in the plasma of the blood. As a result of the increased viscosity, the flowability of the blood decreases, which can lead to … Hyperviscosity Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Vomiting means that the contents of the stomach are emptied again by spitting out. Vomiting in babies is usually harmless and, in infants, serves primarily to protect the body from pathogens or other harmful substances in the digestive system. However, a physical disease of the digestive system or brain may also be possible causes. Therefore, … Vomiting in Babies: Causes, Treatment & Help
