Dehydration (Trishna)

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Dehydration

The amount of water in the body is always maintained in a normal range in order to carry out normal body functions. The water lost from the body through sweat, urine, feces etc. is replaced by drinking adequate quantity of water. Also, presence of minerals like Sodium, Potassium etc. help to maintain normal water balance. Dehydration occurs when the amount of fluid lost from the body is greater than that enters the body. It is more common in small children as their body water reserve will be lesser and so they will be more prone to dehydration. Ayurveda explains the condition of dehydration as Trishna. Dr.Gupta’s IAFAis providing proper care and treatment for dehydration in children. IAFA has separate wing called Ayurpediatrics for the management of various ailments in children.

Causes of Dehydration

Most common causes of dehydration in children are:

Excess loss of body fluidsthrough vomiting, diarrhea etc.
Lack of intake of adequate amount of fluids during illness.

Children may loss excess fluid during an illness through vomiting, loose stools etc. and they may not be able to replace the lost fluid. This can quickly lead to dehydration in children.

Ayurveda says the cause of dehydration as excess deprivation of body fluid contents like Kapha and water. It is said to be especially caused by lack of intake of food and water.

Ayurvedic Reference of Dehydration - Trishna

Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration

Children with dehydration may exhibit any of following symptoms:

May pass less urine than normal
Urine will be abnormally dark colored
Lips will be dry and cracked
Dry mouth

Skin will be cold or dry
Seems to be weak
Drowsiness
Sunken eyes

As per Ayurveda, the general symptoms of Dehydration are:

Dryness of mouth
Hoarseness of voice
Loss of appetite
Excess thirst

Dryness of throat, lips and tongue
Fatigue
Incoherent speech etc.

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Diet in Dehydration

Do’s (Pathya)

Make sure that child is drinking enough water
Give more water at day time
Intake offluid rich fruits and vegetableslike water melon, cucumber etc.
Give plenty of salads
Give timely food
Give minimum 1 liter water to school children
Drinking water boiled with herbs
Keep observing children
Bladder training
Regular urination

Don’ts (Apathya)

Playing at noon time in ground / outside home
Intake of carbonated drinks & artificial juices
Use of caffeine
Intake of refrigerated water
Over consumption of non-veg food especially chicken
Fried & junk food
Dry food items
Stressful situations to child

Yoga and Pranayama for dehydration

Yoga is extremely beneficial to treat and prevent dehydration. Children can train following yoga postures depending on their age and health.

Utkatasana
Trikonasana
Sarvangasana
Savasana
Surya namaskar

Pranayama is helpful in relieving stress and to clean body channels. This will clear obstructed pathways and allow proper nourishment and energy.

Ayurvedic Treatment of dehydration

Ayurvedic treatment for dehydration includes intake of medicines, external applications and some therapies. Combination of these procedures depending on the condition of the child provides easy recovery from dehydration.

Internal Medicines for Dehydration

Drakshadi kashaya
Laja phanta Kashaya
Vidaryadi kashaya
Draksharishtam

Mridwikarishtam
Dasamoolarishtam
Vidaryadi lehya
Suvarnamuktadi gulika

External Medicines for Dehydration

Ksheerabala Taila
Himasagara taila

Kachuradi Churna

External Therapies

Talam (Application of medicinal paste on bregma)
Sheeta lepana (Application of medicines with cold potency on body)
Siro Dhara (Pouring medicated liquids over forehead)

Single Herbs in the Management of Dehydration

Chandana (Santalum album)
Usheera(Vetiveria zizanoides)
Draksha (Vitis vinifera)
Sariba(Hemidesmus indicus)

Musta (Cyperus rotundus)
Kashmari (Gmelina arborea)
Parpata (Fumaria parvifolora)
Madhooka (Madhuca indica)

Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is Dehydration?

Answer: Dehydration is the condition in which total body fluid content will be lesser than normal required range resulting in symptoms like dryness of mouth, fatigue, roughness of throat, lips etc.

Question: What are the causes of dehydration in children?

Answer: In children dehydration is caused by any of the two reasons – lack of adequate intake of water; excess loss of body fluids through vomiting, diarrhoea etc.

Question: What is the Ayurvedic treatment for dehydration?

Answer: Ayurveda suggests combined therapy of internal and external medicines and some procedures to recover patients from dehydration. It is advised by analysing the condition of patient and stage of dehydration.