I think I may be dehydrated?!
Question: I think I may be dehydrated.?
I was at a party all day, and had little to drink but Diet Cokes and Shirley Temples. Very unwise, I know. I also danced a lot, and ate bad foods. When I came home, I had liquid diarrhea, but my stomach isn't very sensitive, and all my friends ate the same foods without repercussions. My question is this, could I now be dehydrated.? I feel exhausted, and my eyes are very dry. My stomach hurts too, and I have a headache. Should I drink Propel/Gatorade.? What should I do.? Please help!Health Question & Answer
Answers:
You might try Gatorade. also, if your stomach is upset, have a cup of ice chips to suck on. It will give you the liquid you need and help settle your stomach.
When you eat, go for very bland foods. Clear soups, jello, applesauce, etc. will give you some liquids. Crackers and toast will give you some solids. When you feel up to eating a full meal, eat some protein such as baked or broiled chicken. Go for bland veggies, such as baked or mashed potatoes, lightly seasoned. Green beans, fruit, etc. could round out your meal. Stay away from highly seasoned or spicy foods until your stomach is back to normal.
Try a cold compress or an ice pack over your eyes and head.Health Question & Answer
When you eat, go for very bland foods. Clear soups, jello, applesauce, etc. will give you some liquids. Crackers and toast will give you some solids. When you feel up to eating a full meal, eat some protein such as baked or broiled chicken. Go for bland veggies, such as baked or mashed potatoes, lightly seasoned. Green beans, fruit, etc. could round out your meal. Stay away from highly seasoned or spicy foods until your stomach is back to normal.
Try a cold compress or an ice pack over your eyes and head.Health Question & Answer
if you pinch your skin or scratch your skin and it stays white then you are probably dehydrated. also if you still feel thirsty after you keep drinking water and your eyes feel dry and your mouth feels like cotton. keep drinking water or better yet drink gatorade. keep on drinking until you feel better. but if you don't feel better after 48 hours then call your doctor or go to ER. you might need to go on an IV for a short time period.Health Question & Answer
Drink some water and eat a good meal. Gatorade and propel would work too, but they have so many other ingredients that aren't so healthy (like sugar). Regular water will do the trick. Make sure you eat something too, fruits, vegetables, grilled chicken, anything not processed/greasy.Health Question & Answer
Gatorade. You are dehydrated and in need of fluids. Once you do the diarrhea should go away shortly after, or by the next day.Health Question & Answer
if you pinch the skin on your knuckles it will mold back into place if you're hydrated, but it will stay pinched if you're dehydratedHealth Question & Answer