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Q: Is An Altered Mental State Following Dehydration Permanent?

asked by: Deema on May 29th, 2005

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Is an altered mental state following dehydration permanent? Dehydration was brought on by diarrhea. Patient is an 85 years old diabetic.

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Nikia

replied on July 3rd, 2005

Experienced User

I My Experience No

But I am fairly young. In my experience, I felt better within a short of time of rehydration.
I don't know if diabetes and/or age slow or prevent complete recovery from dehydration or if lasting damage can occurr.

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