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Are Dizziness, Loose Stomach And Leg Cramps Signs Of Dehydration?

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Posted on Tue, 26 Jul 2016
Question: Dizziness, loose stomach, leg cramping, was on a boat fishing for extended time yesterday, suspect dehydration
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Dehydration concur

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are right, at this age it is extremely important to keep hydrated.
Dizziness, loose stomach and leg cramping could be a gut infection and its complication of dehydration.
You should replenish with water with pinch of salt and Tsp of sugar in one glass of water.
You should try this for up to 6 glasses a day for two consecutive days

Let me know after 24 hours how you are feeling.
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Are Dizziness, Loose Stomach And Leg Cramps Signs Of Dehydration?

Brief Answer: Dehydration concur Detailed Answer: Hi, You are right, at this age it is extremely important to keep hydrated. Dizziness, loose stomach and leg cramping could be a gut infection and its complication of dehydration. You should replenish with water with pinch of salt and Tsp of sugar in one glass of water. You should try this for up to 6 glasses a day for two consecutive days Let me know after 24 hours how you are feeling.