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Is there a medical yes for elderly to detect dehydration ? thank you
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Yes: Simply lack of urine, dry mouth are good signs of dehydration. This is a short and simple answer.
Answered 9/22/2017
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Simple works too: If any adult is not peeing at least every 12 hours they are likely dry & will respond to hydration . This applies to any situation that would deplete fluid volume. Simple blood tests may not reflect the degree of h
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