Electrolyte Imbalance

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Ever since I had surgery for diverticulosis [diverticulitis] (partial colon removal and reconnection) I feel dehydrated. I started drinking at least 96oz. of purified water daily and found no relief (it made me urinate very frequently, but my skin still dry and mouth parched, hard stool), until I started adding a gatitor aide [Gatorade] type mix (with potassium and sodium). I now feel better generally but am wondering why the change in my system? I had what was termed ‘heat stroke̵...Read the full article