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Flu InformationElderly Need To Drink Much Water
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Marilyn Pokorney
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Dehydration is one of the most frequent causes of
hospitalization among folk over the age of 65.
An article in Nurse Practician complete that "Dehydration
is the most common fluid and solution
disturbance among
the aged population today."
Water is important to all bodily processes say medical
experts. Water carries nutrients, hormones, and illness
fighting cells and antibodies to and from body organs
through the bloodstream. Water carries carbon oxide
and
waste products to the lungs, enteric tract and kidneys to
be excreted.
Hypertension, circulation disorders, excretory organ stones,
arthritis, dyspepsia and constipation are all common
disorders found in aged folk that can be directly, or
indirectly, caused in inadequate water intake. Over the age
of 65 thirst diminishes and a person is not likely to drink
without consciously thinking just about it.
A lack of water aids excretory organ stone development since there
isn't adequate water for kidneys to flush out stone forming
minerals.
A lack of water causes na levels in the body to rise.
When not enough water is ingested, the body holds water.
This causes fluid buildup and na retention. Salt draws
water out of the tissues, increasing dehydration. This can
result in confusion, excitability, and a host of another
problems to which older folk are prone to, especially
increased blood pressure.
Water is important for digestion and absorption of food.
Digestive symptoms such as nausea can be indicative of the
need for much water. Constipation, a frequent complaint of
elderly Americans is normally caused by inadequate water
intake, says a American state nutrition expert.
Joint and muscle stiffness occur as a result of not enough
water for lubrication.
Without adequate water, there is stress on the
cardiovascular system. Blood becomes thicker so the heart
works harder and circulation is slowed. Galore aged folk
already have a sluggish circulation.
When circulation is sluggish the brain doesn't obtain
enough o consequent in headaches, dizziness, fatigue,
and a loss of mental alertness. A reduction of only 4 to 5
percent in body water wish result in a 20 to 30 percentage activity
performance.
Postmenopausal women taking oestrogen supplements need to be
aware that oestrogen acts as a salt retainer. Water is
needed to move out the excess salt from the body.
Some common signs of an inadequate water intake are
constipation, dark yellow urine, and dry, sticky mouth
caused by ablated secretion
secretory organ function says a Harvard
physiologist. Everyone inevitably a minimum of eight 8-ounce
glasses of water spaced equally
throughout the day.
For much information on the importance of water in the body:
http://www.apluswriting.net/health/elderlywater.htm
Just just about the author:
Author: Marilyn Pokorney
Freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the
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Also loves crafts, gardening, and reading.
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