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Dehydration is the biggest cause of an electrolyte balance. Dehydration can occur in extreme heat, having an illness, and because of eating disorders.
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How are Serum electrolyte imbalances detected?
Serum electrolyte imbalances can be detected through blood tests
Are children more vulnerable to electrolyte imbalances?
Children are more vulnerable than adults to fluid and electrolyte imbalances
Why is viral gastroenteritis of concern in young children?
It can cause extreme fluid loss that results in dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
What are Electrolyte supplements?
Electrolyte supplements are a varied group of prescription and nonprescription preparations used to correct imbalances in the body's electrolyte levels
Why does Tylenol cause your legs to cramp?
Look on the package to see what it says and also ask a pharmacist. Usually cramping of muscles is due to a problem with electrolyte imbalances.
What has the author John N Krieger written?
John N. Krieger has written: 'Practical fluids and electrolytes' -- subject(s): Acid-Base Imbalance, Acid-base imbalances, Kidney, Physiology, Water-Electrolyte Balance, Water-Electrolyte Imbalance, Water-electrolyte imbalances
How many times purging in one day is dangerous in bulimics?
Any amount of purging is dangerous. The act of purging can cause death due to heart irregularities and electrolyte imbalances.
How long can you be bulimic before fainting occurs?
Bulimia does not cause fainting. People who are Bulimic (Bing and purge) are usually not dangerously underweight. There are other dangers of Bulimia such as erosion of the esophagus and teeth, and electrolyte imbalances that could cause heart problems.
What has the author M L Halperin written?
M. L. Halperin has written: 'Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base physiology' -- subject(s): Acid-base imbalances, Water-electrolyte imbalances, Case studies, Physiopathology, Acid-Base Imbalance, Diagnosis, Water-Electrolyte Imbalance, Potassium, Metabolism 'The acid truth and basic facts-- with a sweet touch, an enlytenment [sic]'
Which is the primary cause of winds?
pressure imbalances
Is there a such thing as drinking to much water?
Yes. People have died from electrolyte imbalances due to excessive water consumption. See 'related link'.
What has the author Gretchen Mayo Reed written?
Gretchen Mayo Reed has written: 'Regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance' -- subject(s): Body fluids, Hydrogen-ion concentration, Programmed instruction, Programmed texts, Water-Electrolyte Balance, Water-electrolyte balance (Physiology), Water-electrolyte imbalances 'Regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance: a programed instruction in physiology for nurses'
