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A member asked:
Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about avoiding dehydration.
10 doctors weighed in across 7 answers
Ignore: Ask your doctor about electrolyte replenishment fluids such as gatorade or powerade.
Answered 3/30/2014
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Ignore: Request your Cr and BUN labs be checked to see if you are drinking enough water. Use a water scale.
Answered 7/24/2014
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Ignore: If you feel that you may be suffering from dehydration first drink fluids, then ask your doctor!
Answered 5/31/2014
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Ignore: Ask your doctor to maximize your medicine to avoid dehydration on long plane rides.
Answered 6/1/2014
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Ignore: With diarrhea drink water or other fluids but avoid dairy drinks for 1 week after diarrhea stops.
Answered 6/18/2014
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How: How much water should I drink normally each day including teas and soups?
Answered 11/10/2019
3.7k views
Ignore: There are physical exam findings that suggest dehydration. You can ask your doc to examine for these.
Answered 2/20/2016
1.6k views
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