Understanding Dehydration
At The Emergency Center, we offer immediate and expert care for when dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading to an insufficient amount of water to carry out normal functions. This can range from mild to severe and, if untreated, can result in serious complications.
Symptoms of Dehydration
Symptoms of dehydration may include:
- Extreme Thirst: Persistent thirst that isn’t quenched by drinking water.
- Dry Mouth and Skin: Noticeably dry or sticky mouth and dry skin.
- Decreased Urination: Dark-colored urine and infrequent urination.
- Fatigue: Unusual tiredness or lack of energy.
- Dizziness or Confusion: Feeling lightheaded or disoriented.
- Rapid Heartbeat and Breathing: An accelerated pulse and quick breathing.
When to Go to the ER
You should seek emergency care if you experience:
Common Triggers
Dehydration can result from various conditions and activities, such as:
- Excessive Sweating: Intense exercise or heat exposure.
- Illness: Fever, vomiting, or diarrhea.
- Insufficient Intake: Not drinking enough fluids.
- Chronic Conditions: Diabetes, kidney disease, or medications that increase urination.
Diagnostic Services
Our comprehensive diagnostic services include:
- Blood Tests: To evaluate electrolyte levels and kidney function.
- Urine Tests: To check hydration status and detect underlying issues.
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Continuous observation to assess the severity of dehydration.
Why Choose The Emergency Center?
The Emergency Center provides immediate, expert care for dehydration, with a team of board-certified ER physicians and advanced diagnostic servies to ensure rapid recovery and prevent complications. We are available 24/7 with no wait times, ensuring you receive the care you need when it matters most.
What Our Patients are Saying About Us
My visit to the emergency center of San Antonio was amazing. I was seen right away for sciatica pain. Dr. Styskal was amazing. I was treated right away and sent home with my medication. I wish more facilities would practice this without you having to make an additional stop at a pharmacy for medication. I know five stars is the highest I can give but they deserve 100+ stars.
Lizette M. ★★★★★
I was skeptical about going to the Emergency room, because for me ER’s have a bad reputation. My experience here was one of the best experience I’ve ever had. Keith at the front desk was very nice and went above and beyond for me. I forget my insurance card and wanted to know how much my co pay would be. He looked me up with no issue, brought my a wheelchair to ease my pain, as well as started
Mecia T. ★★★★★
My first time coming here, was greeted immediately by Keith and Debbie and helped. When in the back, Nichole wasted no time getting my vitals, checking on how I was feeling, and was super friendly and comforting while doing so. Dr. Erdner was very nice, and informative. Johnny got my CT scan quickly and made the process easy, and fast. All together the staff made my visit a great experience.
Nicole D. ★★★★★