dehydration

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WASHINGTON—Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital and given fluids for dehydration last month after attending a dinner in his honor in Philadelphia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At the time, a Price staffer said he was suffering from dehydration.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

The symptoms include severe nausea, vomiting, dehydration and weight loss, with people often needing hospital treatment.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Byanyima told reporters that she had been told her husband was suffering from severe dehydration, and was eventually admitted to hospital after a request by his personal doctor.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

They also gave fluids, although the dire effect of dehydration was not well known.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman