Dehydration can lead to shock if it is so severe that it affects the volume of blood and bodily fluids getting to the organs. With dehydration, the blood does not flow as readily through the blood vessels and may therefore lead to shock. Dehydration can be more severe in children and those who are losing fluids from vomiting and diarrhea, which puts them at higher risk of shock.
Metabolic Disorders
Metabolic disorders disrupt the body's ability to make or break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats in food. When the body has too much or too little of these substances, major health problems can develop. Metabolic disorders are usually genetic, and the severity can vary. In some cases, dietary supplements, medications and special diets can help treat the disorder.
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Androgen insensitivity syndrome is not the same thing as gender dysphoria. Androgen insensitivity syndrome is a genetic problem that affects sexual development. People with complete AIS have female physical characteristics, just no female reproductive organs. People with partial AIS may have ambiguous genitalia and physical characteristics of both males and females, and they may have either a female or male gender identity. AIS is often considered an intersex condition. In gender dysphoria, physical characteristics develop normally, but an individual feels that they have the "wrong" sex's physical characteristics. That means that genetic males with gender dysphoria feel like they're females, and genetic females may feel like they're actually males.
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Mercy Health answeredSee All 2 AnswersTo prevent dehydration during exercise try the following:
- Sip 7 to 10 ounces of fluid every 10 to 20 minutes during long or heavy exercise or physical activity.
- Drink an additional 8 ounces of fluid within 30 minutes after your physical activity.
- Use cool water rather than cold water to help your body absorb water faster.
- Water is always best.
- If you like sports drinks, diluting them helps minimize excess calories and caffeine, which can raise your blood pressure and heart rate.
- Drinking soda can increase the rate at which you lose fluids.
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RealAge answeredLipid disorders are a group of conditions characterized by abnormal levels of fatty substances in the blood called lipoproteins and triglycerides. Also called "dyslipidemias," common lipid disorders include:- too high levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) known as the "lousy" or "bad" cholesterol because it contributes to the formation of plaque in your arteries, raising your risk for heart attack and stroke.
- too low levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) known as the "healthy" or "good" cholesterol because it helps to sweep cholesterol out of the blood vessels, reducing plaque build-up and lowering heart attack or stroke risk.
- too high levels of triglycerides, a type of fat found in your blood that can also raise heart attack and stroke risk.
- They have diabetes.
- They smoke.
- They are overweight or obese.
- They have high blood pressure.
- They have a family history of cardiovascular disease or a personal history of atherosclerosis (plaque build-up in the arteries).
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RealAge answeredVeltassa (patiromer) is a medication called a potassium binder, used for the treatment of hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia is an overabundance of potassium in the blood, usually caused by kidney problems (often drugs that affect kidney function) or an overdose of potassium supplement. This can cause heart problems, even cardiac arrest. Veltassa binds to the excess potassium and helps the body eliminate it. Veltassa can also bind to other oral medications and make them ineffective, so it should be given at least 6 hours after and 6 hours before any other drug taken by mouth. Veltassa has a delayed onset, meaning it is not useful as an emergency overdose medication. Side effects may include constipation, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, magnesium deficiency, and gas. Veltassa is prescribed in packets of powder that should be refrigerated before use; it should be mixed into cool water to dissolve and taken with food once a day.
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The Medical Center of Aurora answeredSee All 2 AnswersIf you feel any of the symptoms of dehydration (including flushed face, thirst, dry mouth, weakness, dizziness, cramping in the arms or legs and headache), do the following:- Stop working.
- Sit down in a cool location.
- Drink water or a sports drink -- not soda, coffee or an alcoholic beverage.
- Avoid strenuous activity for a while.
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The Medical Center of Aurora answeredIt’s vital to catch dehydration early because it doesn’t take long for it to turn into more severe dehydration, which in extreme cases can result in death. The symptoms of moderate to severe dehydration are:
- fast, weak pulse
- fainting
- severe muscle contractions
- convulsions
- heart failure
- urine color
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answeredInborn errors of metabolism, also known as congenital metabolic diseases or metabolic disorders, are usually due to defects of single genes that code for enzymes that break down and build chemicals in the body. In most of the disorders, problems arise due to the accumulation of chemicals that are toxic or interfere with normal function, or to a deficiency in essential chemicals.
The earliest screening for a congenital metabolic disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), was pioneered in the late 1960s, and involves using blood samples on filter paper obtained by pricking a newborn baby's heel on the second day of life. This PKU test is still in use today. Congenital hypothyroidism was the second disease widely tested in the 1970s. The development of tandem mass spectrometry screening in the early 1990s led to a large expansion of potentially detectable congenital metabolic diseases. Additional tests have been added to many screening programs over the last decade. Today newborn screening has been adopted by most countries around the world. -
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Dr. Michael T. Murray, ND , Naturopathic Medicine, answeredSee All 2 AnswersMineral salts that can conduct electricity when dissolved in water are called electrolytes. For example, potassium, sodium, and chloride are electrolytes.
Electrolytes are always found in pairs. A positive molecule, such as sodium or potassium, is always accompanied by a negative molecule, such as chloride. Electrolytes help in the maintenance of:- Water balance and distribution
- Kidney and adrenal function
- Acid-base balance
- Muscle and nerve cell function
- Heart function
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Penn Medicine answeredSymptoms of amyloidosis are frequently vague and appear similar to those of other common diseases spanning the areas of cardiology, nephrology, neurology, and more.
Often, it is the presence of many persistent, unrelated symptoms that alert a physician to the possibility of amyloidosis. Left untreated, the disease can be potentially life threatening so receiving a diagnosis early and accurately is very important.
General symptoms may include:- Fatigue
- Foamy urine
- Joint pain
- Low red blood cell count (anemia)
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling in the ankles, legs, and tongue
- Tingling and numbness in hands and feet
- Weight loss