Sip steadily
Keep water nearby and take small sips throughout the day. Drinking quickly can worsen nausea or uncomfortable fullness.
Use electrolytes selectively
A low-sugar electrolyte drink or oral rehydration solution can be useful with vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating or poor intake. It is not automatically necessary every day.
Watch sugar and carbonation
Regular soda, sweet tea, juice drinks and energy drinks add concentrated sugar. Carbonation can aggravate bloating or reflux.
Know dehydration signs
Very dark urine, little urination, dizziness, dry mouth, weakness or a racing heartbeat can be warning signs. Kidney, heart and liver conditions may require individualized fluid advice.
Get medical help promptly for severe or persistent abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, inability to keep fluids down, fainting, confusion, signs of dehydration, or symptoms your prescriber told you to treat as urgent.