Dehydration

📋Overview

Dehydration is a clinical state characterized by an excessive deficit of total body water that disrupts the balance of fluids and essential minerals. This condition can range in severity and is classified based on the volume of fluid lost relative to the body's requirements.

While often considered a temporary imbalance, this state reflects a physiological inability to maintain adequate hydration levels necessary for typical cellular and organ function. It is widely recognized in clinical practice as a fluid deficit rather than a distinct primary disease.