Preventing Dehydration and Recognizing Signs Early

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What does dehydration mean?

What is dehydration? Dehydration is a condition caused by the loss of too much fluid from the body. It happens when you are losing more fluids than you are taking in, and your body does not have enough fluids to work properly. What causes dehydration?

What causes dehydration?

Since water is lost through various bodily processes like sweating or urinating, dehydration is more likely to occur with increased physical activity, in warmer temperatures, or when someone is sick (e.g., vomiting). The good news is that most cases of dehydration can be treated by simply drinking fluids.

What is dehydration & why is it dangerous?

Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don't replace lost fluids, you will get dehydrated. Anyone may become dehydrated, but the condition is especially dangerous for young children and older adults.

How does dehydration affect the body?

Dizziness: Dehydration reduces the volume of your blood, lowering your blood pressure. This prevents adequate blood flow to the brain and can lead to feeling lightheaded or dizzy. Tiredness or fatigue: When you are dehydrated, your tissues have less of the fluids they need to function, which can leave you feeling tired or fatigued.

What Is Dehydration

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Dehydration Information

1. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/symptoms-of-dehydration-what-they-are-and-what-to-do-if-you-experience-them
2. https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Dehydration/