Dehydration and Its Treatment. Part II
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mn U-nne v?lume is not decreased at first and iy indeed be increased; it is more dilute and chloride is absent except in Addison's disease. As there is no cellular dehydration, thirst is absent; indeed water is often repellent as it tastes insipid. Cramps develop when depletion of salt continues. The patient suffers from lassitude, weakness, headache and tendency to fainting on standing up. Appetite becomes poor and there may be nausea and vomiting, thus starting a vicious circle. The plasma sodium and chloride fall. Rise of blood urea, mental apathy and general exhaustion are greater than in water deficiency. There may be marked mental changes, e.g. confusion and delusion. In severe
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