While most mild to moderate cases of dehydration can be treated at home by increasing your water consumption, severe cases will require medical attention, particularly when it is affecting the individual’s ability to function. Doctors Urgent Care is here to help treat patients with dehydration, so call us today to get checked out right away. Severe dehydration symptoms that indicate the need for medical attention include the patient being irritable or disoriented, unable to keep fluids down and having bloody or black stools, or if they have had diarrhea for 24 hours or more. With young children and infants, it is often better to err on the side of caution to get them checked out by a doctor if dehydration is suspected so their bodies can get the fluid they need right away. Under medical care, patients may be hooked up to an IV in order to quickly and safely provide the body with the lost fluids by going directly into the bloodstream. Dehydration can be an indicator of heat stroke and severe dehydration can lead to severe issues like kidney stones, urinary tract infections, kidney failure, seizures, and low blood volume shock if ignored. If you suspect you are dehydrated, immediately start replenishing your body by drinking water and seek medical attention if you are unable to keep the water down or it isn’t easing your symptoms. We suggest that you contact our clinic as our leading team of healthcare professionals will closely examine your situation and help treat your dehydration. For more information, call us. We serve patients from Ocala FL, Silver Springs Shores FL, Huntington FL, Zuber FL, Anthony FL, and surrounding areas.