Question

Discuss the fluid and electrolyte shifts experienced by athletes performing outside during warmer weather. What fluid balance disorders might these athletes experience over prolonged periods of physical activity in warm temperatures?

Answer 1

ANSWERS :

1. FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCES are important in the body to maintain balances between them and to prevent fluid loss from the body. In the time of summer season the electrolyte shifts takes place in the athletes due to excessive temperatures and body work. The shifts of fluids and electrolytes occur as the fluids comes out of Intracelluar fluid due to the said factors, the persons experience the feeling of excessive thirst, giddiness and more

2. The fluid balance disorders experiences by athletes in the warm weather are Hypovolemia ( Decreased water content ) in the body, Hyponatremia ( Decreased sodium levels ) in the body, hyper sweating, and more occurs due to prolonged periods of physical activity in warm temperature.