Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Severe Symptoms Of Dehydration
I just completed a 28 mile bike ride in 92 degree heat and am pretty sure I experienced dehydration. I was a bit dizzy and my vision was fuzzy until I got into a cooler environment and felt better. I drank about 16 oz of water, ate lunch and feel better now. My concern is that I also had shortness of breath and had a hard time catching my breath both at the end of the ride and when I first came out of the heat.. Again, my breathing is fine now. I don t feel great, but my symptoms have subsided.
Mon, 29 Jul 2019
Hello,
It is normal to feel out of breath after such a strenuous exercise such as biking long distances and dehydration normally makes it much worse. The fact that you feel much better after resting and eating and drinking well is another reassuring fact.
You will need to prevent future episodes of dehydration while exercising as this may cause a heatstroke which can be very serious and can in some cases cause coma and death.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
It is normal to feel out of breath after such a strenuous exercise such as biking long distances and dehydration normally makes it much worse. The fact that you feel much better after resting and eating and drinking well is another reassuring fact.
You will need to prevent future episodes of dehydration while exercising as this may cause a heatstroke which can be very serious and can in some cases cause coma and death.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....