Environment-related fluid loss should not be underestimated, especially during the summer months. The old-old are physically vulnerable to the effects of excess sweating during high ambient ...

Maintaining optimal hydration during exercise is critical for both performance and recovery. Recent research has evaluated various approaches to optimise fluid retention and balance, optimising the ...

Lactated Ringer’s solution is an intravenous fluid that doctors use to treat dehydration and restore fluid balance in the body. The solution consists primarily of water and electrolytes. Other names ...

Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how much ...

Nursing care plans are essential for managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), as they help healthcare providers monitor the disease’s progression and implement timely interventions. These care plans ...

Here's something that might surprise you: everything you do from sunrise to midnight shapes your fluid and mineral balance. Every single choice. That morning coffee? The lunch you grabbed on the go?

LMNT reports that GLP-1 medications for obesity and diabetes may lead to electrolyte imbalances, highlighting hydration ...

Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how much ...

Assessment of volume status in the elderly requires detailed clinical skills and investigation of prior events. Establishing the duration of fluid loss from diuresis, diarrhea, or vomiting can give an ...