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    Dehydration - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    • 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. Learn about the signs, cause… See more

    SpecialtyCritical care medicine
    SymptomsIncreased thirst, tiredness, decreased urine, dizziness, headaches, and confusion
    ComplicationsLow blood volume shock (hypovolemic shock), coma, seizures, urinary tract infection, kidney disease, heatstroke, hypernatremia, metabolic disease, hypertension
    CausesLoss of body water
    Symptoms

    Thirst isn't always a reliable early indicator of the body's need for water. Many people, particularly older adults, don't feel thirsty until they're already dehydrated. That's why it's importa… See more

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  1. 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.

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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?

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    What signs and symptoms are indicative of dehydration?

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    The primary signs that indicative of dehydration are the following: Dry mouth and tongue. No tears whilst crying. No moist diapers for 3 hours. Sunken eyes, cheeks. Sunken tender spot on pinnacle of skull. Listlessness or irritability.
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    What causes dehydration?
    Any situation or condition that causes your body to lose more water than usual leads to dehydration. Sweating is part of your body’s natural cooling process, accounting for about 22% of its heat loss. When you become hot, your sweat glands activate to release moisture from your body through evaporation in an attempt to cool it off.

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    What are the symptoms of dehydration?
    As you become more dehydrated, symptoms can include: In infants and children, you might also notice sunken eyes and wrinkled skin. There are a few symptoms you may not automatically connect to dehydration. For example, poor saliva production due to dehydration leads to dry mouth, which can cause bad breath (halitosis).

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    How does dehydration affect the body?
    The main way your body discards heat in warm weather is through sweat. As sweat evaporates, it cools the tissues beneath. Lots of sweating reduces your body’s water level, and this loss of fluid affects normal bodily functions. What are the symptoms of dehydration?

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    How long does dehydration last?
    If you resolve the issue that caused dehydration and you get the correct amount of fluids, mild to moderate dehydration should go away in less than a day. You should seek treatment for severe dehydration in a hospital. With appropriate treatment, dehydration should resolve within two to three days. What can I drink for dehydration?

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      Jul 8, 2024 · Dehydration means your body doesn't have enough water to work well. Learn the signs of mild to severe dehydration, what causes it, and how to treat it with water and other fluids.

    • Dehydration

      Also known as: water loss, fluid loss
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      Occurs as a result of abnormal water loss from the body.

      Common Causes

      Dehydration is not always related to an underlying condition. It may be caused by:

      • Vomiting & diarrhea (especially in infants & children)
      • Drugs that increase urine excretion (diuretics)
      • Excessive sweating particularly with prolonged exertion
      • Decreased water intake
      • Burns
      • Heat
      Related Conditions
      Sometimes dehydration may signify an underlying health condition. These conditions include:

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      Oct 14, 2021 · Dehydration is a condition that occurs when your body loses more fluid than you take in, and your body's balance of water and salts is upset. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of …

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      Dec 29, 2023 · Dehydration is a condition caused by the loss of too much fluid from the body. It can be mild or severe, and it can affect anyone, especially older adults, infants, and people with certain illnesses or medicines.

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      Dehydration - signs, symptoms and treatment

      Dehydration is when your body doesn't have enough water to work properly. It can happen when you lose too much fluid, especially in hot weather, after vomiting or diarrhoea, or with certain medicines. Learn how to prevent and …

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