Dehydration is a condition in which there is excessive water loss from the body, water level drops up to a certain level which produces abnormal sign and symptoms. Our body requires a certain amount of water or fluid level to perform its normal sensations and functions, if there is decreased intake and increase loss of water or fluid from the body it results in to the condition of dehydration which ultimately leads to abnormal functioning of the body. In plenty of cases dehydration remains unnoticed, it often comes in notice when there is large amount of water loss from the body.. Dehydration can be mild, moderate or severe; can occur in any age group.

What causes dehydration?

Diarrhea

Vomiting

Excessive sweating

Inadequate fluid intake

Fever

Excessive sun exposure

Excessive dieting

Increased urine output

Medical conditions which causes dehydration

Diabetes

Hyperthyroidism

Kidney failure

Malnutrition

Cocaine overdose

Food poisoning

Ulcerative colitis

Cholera

Mercury poisoning

Pyloric stenosis

AIDS

Gastritis

Vibrio infection

Hypermesis graviderum

Digestive tract infections

Heat stroke

Chemical poisoning

Amebic dysentery

Pancreatitis

Colitis etc

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of dehydration is entirely depends upon cause of the dehydration.

Treatment

Rehydration through oral or intravenous route with water and electrolytes, treat the other conditions accordingly.

Homeopathic treatment of dehydration- Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat dehydration but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved medicines are available for dehydration treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, condition, sensation and modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. Some important remedies are given below for dehydration treatment:

Camphora, Veratrum album, Cup Met, Aethusa, Arsenic Album, Carbo Veg, Lachesis, Elaterium, Secale Cor, Jatropha.

Other natural and alternative modes of treatment – to treat its underlying condition include mainly naturopathy, Ayurveda, acupuncture, acupressure, etc.