Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, 77, was hospitalised after suffering severe dehydration on Sunday. As per reports, he is currently responding well to medications.
Naveen Patnaik Health News: BJD chief and Leader of the Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, was admitted to a private hospital on Sunday after suffering severe dehydration. The BJD leader is reportedly dealing with age-related ailments, party leaders said.
As per reports, the 78-year-old former chief minister had complained of uneasiness on Saturday night, and some doctors had visited his residence, Naveen Niwas, the party leaders said.
Patnaik, who underwent spinal surgery for cervical arthritis at a hospital in Mumbai, returned to Odisha on July 12. He had left for Mumbai on June 20 and underwent the procedure on June 22. He was discharged from the hospital on July 7.
What Is Severe Dehydration: How Dangerous Is It?
“Severe dehydration” is a medical terminology for that particular health condition wherein the body loses a critical amount of water or fluid and essential electrolytes, making it unable to function properly. Yes, water plays an important role in keeping the bodily functions going on.
Although, it may look like only improving water and fluid intake can help the body survive this condition, experts say that it is much more serious than mild or moderate dehydration, and in some cases, patient dealing with this condition may also require urgent medical attention.
What Causes Dehydration To Turn Fatal?
As discussed, while normal dehydration can be easily managed with increasing fluid intake, in case of severe cases, patient may need to visit the hospital. But what exacty casues severe dehydration?
As per experts, some of the causes of severe dehydration include – sweating excessively or profusely (this can be either due to internal or external factors). The next trigger behind severe dehydration is vomiting and diarrhea. When someone suffers from uncontrolled diarrhoea or serious vomiting issues, the body tends to lsoe fluids – casing dehydratio. Other causes of sveere dehydration include – inadequate fluid intake, and excessive use of diuretics or laxatives.
How Dangerous Is Severe Dehydration?
In order to understand the gravity of this condition and know how severe dehydration can affect the body, we reached out to experts. As per Dr Prithvi Singh, Apollo Hospitals – “Severe dehydration is a medical emergency because water is essential for nearly every bodily function. Without enough fluid, the body’s organs cannot work properly, leading to a sudden kidney failure, drop in blood pressure levels (affecting the heart), and unexplained brain swelling.”
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