Dehydration

Dehydration — When to Call Calabasas Concierge MD

Dehydration can happen quickly, especially in warm weather, after illness, intense excercise, or when you’re not keeping up with fluids during a busy day. Fatigue, dizziness, rapid heart rate, headaches, and dry mouth are often the first signs—but more severe dehydration can lead to confusion, weakness, and the need for emergency care. Instead of waiting in line at an urgent care for IV fluids, Calabasas residents can receive immediate evaluation and treatment at home by board-certified ER physician Dr. Eryk Hakman.

Common causes of dehydration include:

• Vomiting, diarrhea, or fever
• Excessive sweating or heat exposure
• Poor fluid intake during busy schedules
• Intense exercise or physical activity
• Illnesses that limit appetite or drinking
• Alcohol use or medications that increase urination

At Calabasas Concierge MD, your evaluation begins with a focused assessment to determine the degree of dehydration and rule out underlying causes. When appropriate, we provide in-home IV hydration, electrolyte replacement, anti-nausea medication, and supportive care—allowing you to recover comfortably without a trip to urgent care or the ER. If your condition requires labs, imaging, or escalated care, we coordinate everything for you. For severe symptoms or concerns for heat stroke, you will be directed to emergency care, where Dr. Hakman will help advocate for you.

Dr. Hakman’s note: “Most dehydration can be reversed quickly with IV fluids and supportive care. The key is treating it early—before symptoms progress.”

Why patients in Calabasas trust Calabasas Concierge MD for dehydration:

• Same-day in-home IV hydration
• Rapid relief from nausea, dizziness, and fatigue
• Electrolyte replacement administered safely at home
• Avoidance of crowded urgent cares and long wait times
• Direct access to a physician—not a midlevel provider

When to seek emergency care: If you experience fainting, confusion, chest pain, severe weakness, inability to keep fluids down, or signs of heat stroke (such as very high temperature or altered mental status), call 911 immediately. For all other moderate cases, Calabasas Concierge MD provides rapid, physician-led care in the comfort of your home.

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