Dehydration Is Dangerous For Senior Health - Part 4

Health risks of dehydration

For seniors, being well hydrated is necessary for many medications to work properly.

Dehydration can also cause serious health problems, including:

• Heat stroke

• Fainting or passing out

• Urinary tract infections

• Kidney stones and kidney failure

• Seizures

• Blood clot complications

• Hypovolemic shock – when low blood volume causes a drop in blood pressure and a drop in the amount of oxygen in the body

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