Why is it important to control body fluids?

As we are more than 70% water, our fluids are a significant part of our body. Fluids are mainly taken in by mouth normally, though there are other ways for emergency. But there are several ways to lose fluids, such as by our skin in perspiration, our breathing, our gut system, but especially through the kidneys. The kidneys run through our whole blood system several times every minute, filtering out wastes and putting out fluid in the urine. This controls our acid-base balance as well that is very important within a narrow range in our blood. Too much fluid can overload the kidneys and other systems especially the heart, and then the liver that can start to fail. Too little fluid is life threatening in a short time. Excessive losses through our gut as in diarrhea, or our kidneys can lead to collapse of most systems and even shock. More than 10% loss of fluids is critical. Balance is critical for our body to function well and at best capacity, including how we think and feel. We don't feel quite right if our fluids are off. I hope that answers some of your question, that is a very important one. I hope you keep on looking at this wonderful mystery of our body's functioning.Why is it important to control body fluids?
because dehydration or electrolyte imbalance can cause you're heart to stop.





This could be serious.Why is it important to control body fluids?
I'm sure in what way you mean ';control';. Since you posted your question in the Infectious Disease category, I'll have to assume you mean from an infection point of view. We don't really ';control'; them. We guard ourselves against exposure to them in the way we use protective garments (gloves, gowns, masks) and in the way in which we handle body fluids - carefully. The presumption is that all body fluids are potentially infectious .