Summer has arrived! Along with all the fun activities, summer increases the risk of dehydration. The human body is composed of about 60 percent water. Every system in your body depends on water to function properly. Water is necessary to flush toxins out of vital organs, carry nutrients to your cells, and to keep the tissues of your body moist. Lack of water can lead to dehydration, or a drought within the body. Dehydration is defined as a dangerous lack of water in the body resulting from inadequate intake of fluids or excessive loss through sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea. Since dehydration is a common side effect of bariatric surgery, patients are advised to consume at least 64 fluid ounces per day, over a period of 12 to 15 hours.
According to the Institute of Medicine, dehydration is a common symptom after having bariatric surgery. Bariatric patients are especially prone to dehydration and need to take extra preventative measures against dehydration. As a bariatric patient’s appetite decreases, they might have trouble remembering to stay hydrated. Staying hydrated is not only vital to your health and survival, but it also is necessary for the healing process. Dehydration can encourage your body to store more fat, which results in weight gain.
There are numerous effects of dehydration on the body. Dehydration is classified into three categories, mild, severe and extreme. The effects of mild dehydration in adults appear when the body has lost about 2% of its total fluid. Mild dehydration can cause a patient to feel drained of their energy and constant fatigue. Other signs of mild dehydration include thirst, loss of appetite, dry skin, skin flushing, dark colored urine, dry mouth, chills and head rushes. When the body experiences a loss of fluid equivalent to 5%, the more severe effects are normally experienced. Severe dehydration effects include increased heart rate and respiration; decreased sweating and urination; increased body temperature; extreme fatigue; muscle cramps; headaches; nausea; and tingling of the limbs. If the dehydration isn’t treated immediately, the extreme level of fluid loss is often fatal. The effects of extreme dehydration include muscle spasms, vomiting, racing pulse, shriveled skin, dim vision, painful urination, confusion, difficulty breathing, seizures, chest and abdominal pain, unconsciousness and death. These are not all of the symptoms associated with dehydration; these are simply the most common. The effects of dehydration vary with each individual because everyone is unique. Dehydration prevention is the best treatment for everyone!
Bariatric patients wanting to stay properly hydrated are encouraged to limit the consumption of sugary drinks. Sugar-filled drinks can be high in calories and inhibit the weight loss process, potentially causing weight gain. Patients who have had certain weight-loss surgical procedures are subject to the dumping syndrome which can cause gas, nausea, racing heart rate and cold sweats. Also, bariatric patients should avoid or limit the amount of carbonated drinks and caffeine. The carbonation can cause abdominal discomfort and gas while the caffeine can stimulate hunger.
With the weatherman forecasting an extremely hot summer season, break out the water bottles and keep your body prepared for that fun in the sun! The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.
According to the Institute of Medicine, dehydration is a common symptom after having bariatric surgery. Bariatric patients are especially prone to dehydration and need to take extra preventative measures against dehydration. As a bariatric patient’s appetite decreases, they might have trouble remembering to stay hydrated. Staying hydrated is not only vital to your health and survival, but it also is necessary for the healing process. Dehydration can encourage your body to store more fat, which results in weight gain.
There are numerous effects of dehydration on the body. Dehydration is classified into three categories, mild, severe and extreme. The effects of mild dehydration in adults appear when the body has lost about 2% of its total fluid. Mild dehydration can cause a patient to feel drained of their energy and constant fatigue. Other signs of mild dehydration include thirst, loss of appetite, dry skin, skin flushing, dark colored urine, dry mouth, chills and head rushes. When the body experiences a loss of fluid equivalent to 5%, the more severe effects are normally experienced. Severe dehydration effects include increased heart rate and respiration; decreased sweating and urination; increased body temperature; extreme fatigue; muscle cramps; headaches; nausea; and tingling of the limbs. If the dehydration isn’t treated immediately, the extreme level of fluid loss is often fatal. The effects of extreme dehydration include muscle spasms, vomiting, racing pulse, shriveled skin, dim vision, painful urination, confusion, difficulty breathing, seizures, chest and abdominal pain, unconsciousness and death. These are not all of the symptoms associated with dehydration; these are simply the most common. The effects of dehydration vary with each individual because everyone is unique. Dehydration prevention is the best treatment for everyone!
Bariatric patients wanting to stay properly hydrated are encouraged to limit the consumption of sugary drinks. Sugar-filled drinks can be high in calories and inhibit the weight loss process, potentially causing weight gain. Patients who have had certain weight-loss surgical procedures are subject to the dumping syndrome which can cause gas, nausea, racing heart rate and cold sweats. Also, bariatric patients should avoid or limit the amount of carbonated drinks and caffeine. The carbonation can cause abdominal discomfort and gas while the caffeine can stimulate hunger.
With the weatherman forecasting an extremely hot summer season, break out the water bottles and keep your body prepared for that fun in the sun! The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.
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