Patient's question:
What kind of diseases can be treated in general internal medicine? I have diarrhea and dehydration, can I get treatment?Doctor's answer:
Diarrhea leads to dehydration, which requires timely oral intake or intravenous fluids to maintain the body's effective circulating blood volume. After significant fluid loss during diarrhea, dehydration can easily recur. The treatment for dehydration must be determined based on the patient's condition. Mild dehydration can be treated by oral rehydration. In severe dehydration, it is necessary to go to the hospital to determine the appropriate fluid replacement treatment based on the severity of dehydration, while also actively treating the underlying disease.