When you are experiencing diarrhea, one of the biggest complications is dehydration. Your body loses a considerable amount of water and fluids, making it difficult to carry out its normal functions. Some signs of dehydration include thirst, dry mouth and tongue, feeling tired, or light-headedness. Although dehydration is treatable, in more serious and prolonged cases, it can be life-threatening and cause permanent damage to your body’s organs.
Hence, here are some tips to replenish the body with needed fluids and electrolytes to recover from diarrhea:
- Drink plenty of water and/or buy an oral rehydration solution from the pharmacy (which is a combination of water and salt, containing electrolytes that your body also needs).
- You may also drink fruit juices and sports drinks but pay attention to the sugar level to prevent worsening your diarrhea.
- If your diarrhea is severe, ask a home visits doctor or nurse to administer fluids via IV therapy.
Our team of visiting doctors and practitioners in San Antonio, Texas in Visiting Practitioners & Palliative Care LLC are licensed and skilled in delivering quality medical services and needs without needing to leave your home, especially in this time of COVID-19 pandemic.
Our doctors and nurses will conduct home visits and thoroughly assess your health condition to provide the best and most effective medical care and intervention. With our tailored care plan, we ensure your fast recovery until you can go back to your normal life.
Furthermore, with doctors at home, our patients will experience convenience and comfort while their medical needs are provided with expert care and attention.
If you are looking for a trusted provider of palliative care services, do not hesitate to call us at 210-960-2833, or visit our website at https://www.visitingpractitionerssa.com/ for more information.