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- Water: How much should you drink every day? - Mayo Clinic
No single formula fits everyone But knowing more about your body's need for fluids will help you estimate how much water to drink each day
- Coconut water: Is it super hydrating? - Mayo Clinic
Sports drinks, like coconut water, also have electrolytes Some evidence suggests that coconut water may compare to having a sports drink But coconut water is no more hydrating than plain water As a casual drink, coconut water is considered safe It does have calories — about 45 to 60 calories in an 8-ounce serving Weighing the pros and cons, plain water is still the smart choice
- Dehydration - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
The only way to treat dehydration is to replace lost fluids and lost electrolytes The best way to replace lost fluids depends on age, how bad the dehydration is and its cause For infants and children who are dehydrated from diarrhea, vomiting or fever, use water with electrolytes such as Pedialyte or Smart Water Start with about a teaspoon (5 milliliters) every 1 to 5 minutes and increase
- Dehydration - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Thirst isn't always a good way to tell if the body needs water Many people, mainly older adults, don't feel thirsty until they're dehydrated That's why it's important to increase water intake during hot weather or while ill The symptoms of dehydration can differ by age
- Cold remedies: What works, what doesnt - Mayo Clinic
Cold remedies: Some help, some don't Learn how to tell the difference
- Urine color - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Symptoms The regular color of urine varies It depends on how much water you drink Fluids dilute the yellow pigments in urine So the more you drink, the clearer your urine looks When you drink less, the yellow color becomes stronger But urine can turn colors far beyond what's typical, including: Red Blue Green Orange Dark brown Cloudy white When to see a doctor See your health care
- Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line - Mayo Clinic
The veins in your arms are called peripheral veins That simply means they're not in the center part of your body A catheter inserted into a peripheral vein and guided to a central vein is called a peripherally inserted central catheter It's also called a PICC line PICC line placement involves inserting a PICC line into a large blood vessel that leads to your heart
- Caffeine: Is it dehydrating or not? - Mayo Clinic
Water is the best liquid you can drink to stay hydrated But caffeinated drinks can help meet your daily fluid needs The amount of water your body needs varies Your age, body size and activity level affect how much water you need Also, where you live, if you have air conditioning when it's hot, or if you work inside or outside can affect how much you need to drink Breathing, getting rid of
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