About Hydration
Hydration helps the body maintain normal functions. Fluid requirements vary with body size, activity, climate, diet and health circumstances.
Hot weather, Fitness & Exercise, fever, vomiting and diarrhea can increase fluid losses.
Practical hydration
Drink fluids regularly and pay attention to thirst and circumstances that increase fluid needs. Individual medical conditions can change recommendations.
Avoid rigid rules
A single universal daily water target does not fit everyone. Needs should be considered in context. When to seek advice Persistent inability to maintain fluids, significant fluid loss or concerning symptoms may require professional assessment.
What should you consider?
- How long the symptom or concern has been present.
- How severe or disruptive it is.
- Whether it is improving, stable or getting worse.
- Whether other symptoms are occurring at the same time.
- Age, medications, existing health conditions and individual circumstances.
When should you seek professional advice?
Consider speaking with a qualified healthcare professional when a health concern is persistent, worsening, severe, unusual or interfering with normal daily activities. Urgent or life-threatening symptoms require appropriate emergency medical care.