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Will dehydration put you in the hospital overnight?
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Yes: Severe dehydration is a reason to be admitted overnight.
Answered 1/27/2013
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Depends: Many people with minor degrees of dehydration can be re-hydrated as an outpatient. This include those who are alert enough & capable of taking fluids by mouth.If/when lab values reveal relative stable metabolic balance, this would be reasonable.If the patient has significant metabolic imbalance or impaired ability to take fluids, hospital based care may be needed.
Answered 2/16/2017
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