Question 1

why is electrolyte balance important in a person with c diff?

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Always is...: Repleting electrolytes is crucial in any condition to avoid further complications more so in a condition that can cause depletion of important electrolytes due to diarrhea and fluid shifts.

Question 2

what are electrolytes made of?

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Electrolytes: An electrolyte is any substance containing free ions that make it electrically conductive. Electrolyte solutions are normally formed when a salt is placed into a solvent such as water.  For example, when table salt, nacl, is placed in water, the salt (a solid) dissolves into its component elements, sodium and chloride. For more info: http://www.News-medical.Net/health/what-is-an-electrolyte.Aspx.

Question 3

what exactly are electrolytes? i've always wondered this.

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Electrolytes: electrolytes are substances that are ionized when dissolved in water. Main electrolytes like sodium, potassium, calcium, magnisum. They can make up oral rehydration solutions that are used in dehydration, like pedialyte.

Question 4

is magnesium an electrolyte?

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In the blood: Magnesium in the blood and other bodily liquids is in its ionized form (Mg ++), and is an electrolyte.  Similarly, calcium in its ionized form (Ca ++) is an electrolyte.

Question 5

does starch have electrolytes?

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Starch: Does starch have electrolytes? ANS: yes but not much. Read the label.

Question 6

how do you fix an electrolyte imbalance?

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Electrolyte imbalanc: It depends which electrolyte(s) are imbalanced and then to try and find a cause.  If they are low, then replace them.

Question 7

what are the signs/symptoms of an electrolyte imbalance?

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Various: Look first for weakness, then confusion. In the hospital, very sick people are monitored and sodium, potassium, and acid-based are controlled well. Outside, we see this in people abusing diuretics, overdoing drinking water, folks with renal and/or adrenal disease, and athletes who overdo things in the heat. Symptoms and signs are seldom "textbook".

Question 8

can you tell me how i can replenish electrolytes/hydration?

Accepted Answer

Replenishment: You can replenish both electrolytes and water by drinking liquids such as gatorade that have both. Citric juices are also good sources of fluids and potassium. If you're volume depleted, from lack of water intake, drinking water is the best, fastest and cheapest way to cure your dehydration.

Question 9

what can i get other than gatorade that has electrolytes in it?

Accepted Answer

Emergen-C: You could use a product called emergen-c. It comes as a powder that you mix with water. You can find it at most grocery stores and pharmacies. Not only does it have electrolytes, but it also has lots of vitamin c, b vitamins, and other minerals and nutrients that are great for supporting a healthy immune system and boosting energy levels.

Question 10

what is the correct ingredient measurments for a homemade electrolyte water mix?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't try: You don't toss a bit of sugar &amp; salt in some water &amp; call it an electrolyte mix. Any situation where the body needs a re-hydration mix should have one that is made properly. In some localities you can find packets of pre-mixed ingredients that you add to a fixed amount of water. Otherwise the risks of error in compounding this make it ill advised.

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