Although resection of the colon alone typically does not result in short-bowel syndrome, the condition's presence can be a critical factor in the management of patients who lose significant amounts of small intestine.
Prevent overhydration by drinking only when you are thirsty. If you play sports, you know an athlete's mantra is hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. While dehydration is common, overhydration can cause a rare, but sometimes fatal, condition called hyponatremia. When you drink a lot of water, the ratio of sodium and fluid in your body becomes skewed. The imbalance causes cells to swell.
When we exercise, we lose water and it's essential to replenish the water lost during the session, proper hydration regulates body temperature and lubricates the joints; so before you sleep get the fluids in, don't wait till you feel thirsty, thirst is typically a delayed indicator that youâre dehydrated.