fluid imbalance
Hydration gone wrong
Fluid imbalance is a medical condition where the body has too much or too little water or electrolytes.
Dehydration and overhydration are fluid imbalances, as are disruptions in sodium, potassium, or other mineral levels.
The term appears in clinical settings: The patient was admitted with severe fluid imbalance.
Treatment typically involves IV fluids or dietary adjustments.
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- water retentionBody storing excess fluid
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
sodium · potassium · bloating · retention · blood pressure · thirst · dizziness · cramping · muscle cramps · hyponatremia · diuretic · IV · saline · kidneys · kidney failure · urine · sweating · fainting