1 1. Replace fluids
2. For mild dehydration or while waiting for medical care for an adult with severe
dehydration that is not due to heart stroke
-The person should try to drink 2 quarts of rehydration drinks, water, juice, or sports drinks in 2 to 4 hours
-The person should drink at least 10 glasses of liquid a day to replace lost fluids.
-If the person is elderly, fluid replacement may need to be done slowly. Consult a doctor.
-If the person is vomiting try ice chips, popsicles, and small sips of fluid.
3. When to call a doctor for mid dehydration
- The person’s symptoms get worse or don’t improve within 24 hours
- The person is elderly
- You think a prescription medication such as diuretic caused the dehydration
4. Follow up
- For mid dehydration the person should rest for 24 hours and keep drinking fluids, even if symptoms improve. Fluid replacement may take up to a day a half.
- If dehydration is moderate to severe, fluids may need to be replaced intravenously in the hospital.
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