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What are the 5 symptoms of dehydration?

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What are the 5 symptoms of dehydration?

What are the symptoms of dehydration?

  • Feeling very thirsty.
  • Dry mouth.
  • Urinating and sweating less than usual.
  • Dark-colored urine.
  • Dry skin.
  • Feeling tired.
  • Dizziness.

What happens when you are dehydrated?

Effects of Dehydration As you lose fluid, your blood becomes more concentrated, making your cardiovascular system work harder to efficiently pump blood. A high blood concentration also makes your kidneys retain more water, which is why you urinate less.

What does dehydration feel like?

feeling dizzy or lightheaded. feeling tired. a dry mouth, lips and eyes. peeing little, and fewer than 4 times a day.

What illnesses cause dehydration?

Many diseases — such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and kidney disease — increase dehydration risk and the need for fluids. For example, people with uncontrolled diabetes urinate frequently. Some medications can also cause a person to urinate or sweat more than normal.

What are the first signs of dehydration?

Dehydration

  • feeling thirsty.
  • dark yellow and strong-smelling pee.
  • feeling dizzy or lightheaded.
  • feeling tired.
  • a dry mouth, lips and eyes.
  • peeing little, and fewer than 4 times a day.

Should you sleep when dehydrated?

Going to sleep dehydrated can cause cramping If you haven’t had enough water during the day or before bed, you may experience cramping like this while you sleep, especially in your legs. This can be very painful, waking you up and keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep.

Which is typically one of the early symptoms of dehydration?

Thirst is the most obvious sign of dehydration. Other signs include fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, headache, and muscle cramps. You may also urinate less often than you normally do, or have dark urine. In addition, your skin may be drier and less elastic than usual, and you may be prone to confusion and feeling faint.

How long does it take to be rehydrated?

Replacing water and electrolytes (oral rehydration) completely takes about 36 hours. But you should feel better within a few hours.