When hydration measures diverge

by warrenm

Suppose an athlete’s measurement changes soon after exercise. What concrete example would show whether fluid moved between plasma, interstitial space, and cells, rather than reflecting an equivalent change in total body water?

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thesoline

Suppose plasma volume falls immediately after exercise while interstitial water rises equally and total body water stays constant, with both compartments returning to baseline during recovery.

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