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Dehydration: causas, sintomas y tratamiento

Esta guia resume causas frecuentes, senales de alerta y cuando acudir al medico para dehydration.

Que puede causar Dehydration

1Infections and inflammation — bacterial, viral, or autoimmune triggers activate dehydration
2Metabolic disturbances — hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or blood sugar changes
3Structural or vascular causes — tissue damage, nerve compression, or circulatory problems
4Psychological factors — stress, anxiety, and depression can produce measurable physical dehydration
5Underlying conditions such as various medical conditions frequently present with dehydration as a core feature

!Sudden, severe dehydration that peaks within seconds to minutes
!Dehydration accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological changes
!Onset after trauma, head injury, or toxic exposure
!Progressive worsening over days or weeks without a clear cause
!Dehydration in a high-risk individual (age >65, immunocompromised, or pregnant)

→Dehydration is sudden, severe, or described as 'the worst you've ever experienced'
→Associated symptoms include fever >39°C, vision changes, confusion, or weakness
→Symptoms persist beyond 72 hours or are progressively worsening

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