Fluid and electrolyte Acid-Base imbalance and its management what is fluid and electrolyte imbalance Excessive amount of fluid and electrolyte loss from the body due to diaphoresis (sweat) in the skin or burns etc. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur in the body due to many reasons. Fluid imbalance is an abnormality in the level of fluid in the body. Fluid related complications are more common mainly in elderly people. Excessive