Keeping children hydrated
Urgent care doctors know that children are much more prone to
dehydration than adults, yet it seems that the majority of hydration education
is geared towards adults. The fact is that children’s bodies do not cool down
as efficiently as adult’s bodies, and children are seriously at risk when the
temperatures climb this time of the year. When fluids leave the body faster
than they are being replaced, severe dehydration is the risk, and can even be a
life threatening situation.
Make hydration a habit
- The best way to keep your child hydrated is to make sure that they drink liquids regularly.
- You should offer healthy beverages at every meal and with snacks.
- If your child is involved in organized sports, add some extra hydration in his or her first meal of the day, but start then drinking even the night before.
- Your child should drink the equivalent of a 16 ounce bottle of water about every 2 hours during their game.
- Remember that during activity, your child can lose up to a half-liter of fluid per hour.
- Get your kids to drink at least 5- 9 ounces of water or a sports drink every 20 minutes.
Convenient, walk-in care for
Germantown, MD
We all want the best for our families, especially when it comes to
healthcare and preventive medicine. Medical Access provides convenient walk-in
care as an alternative to long waits in the emergency room. Their friendly
staff will carefully and quickly assess your needs and provide the appropriate
services, from preventive medicine to x-ray and lab services. Their facilities
are fully staffed and equipped in order to meet the demands of their patients
and their healthcare needs.
Dr. Manbir Takhar is the Chief Medical Officer, and has been associated
with Medical Access since 1999. She is qualified to treat almost any type of
injury or illness that may present itself. Call Medical Access today; or simply
drop in as no appointment is needed to receive timely, quality urgent care for
any non-life-threatening health issues.
