Here are some common reasons why a person might need normal saline hydration:
1. Dehydration
When you don’t drink enough water, your body can lose fluids, leading to dehydration. This can happen due to excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, or not drinking enough fluids.
If you have a high fever or an illness that causes vomiting or diarrhea, your body loses fluids quickly. IV saline helps replace lost fluids and keeps you hydrated.
Many surgeries and medical treatments require IV fluids to keep your body stable and support recovery.
Alcohol can cause dehydration, leading to headaches, nausea, and fatigue. Normal saline IV hydration helps restore lost fluids and electrolytes.
Intense exercise or extreme heat can cause dehydration and loss of electrolytes. IV hydration can quickly restore balance and improve performance.
Normal saline helps increase blood volume, which can help stabilize low blood pressure.
7. Kidney Support
Hydration supports kidney function, especially in patients with kidney problems or those who need help flushing toxins out of their system.