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understanding dehydration
There are various levels and causes of dehydration. Today, we’ll learn more about this and introduce you to your water tracker.
Water loss
Dehydration is when we lose more water than what we take in. It can happen for a variety of reasons, such as:
- Not drinking enough water
- After drinking too much alcohol
- Losing excess fluid due to fever, vomiting or diarrhoea
- As a result of intense exercise and/or hot weather (without proper rehydration).
Symptoms of dehydration can range from mild to severe. So, let us help you easily spot the common signs and symptoms of dehydration!
In most cases, you can avoid or treat dehydration quite easily, but in some cases it can require a visit to a doctor and hospital.
Signs and symptoms of dehydration
To help you understand the signs and symptoms of dehydration, we’ve compiled this list of signs and symptoms:
Mild to moderate dehydration signs and symptoms:
- Thirst
- Dry mouth
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Dark urine
Moderate dehydration signs and symptoms:
- Extreme thirst
- Very dry mouth
- Breathing fast
- Fast heart rate and low blood pressure
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Irritation, drowsiness and confusion
- Little or no urine
A few tips on hydration for family members:
There are some family members who may be more vulnerable to dehydration and need some extra attention:
infants and children
Due to their smaller size and increased likelihood of vomiting and diarrhoea, it’s useful to be aware of dehydration symptoms.
older adults
Those in their senior years may have swallowing difficulties and lower ability to detect thirst and conserve water.
exercise or work outdoors
Heat, humidity and lots of movement is a sure sign that we need to hydrate more!
Your water tracker
It’s time to call on your hydration skills and start tracking your water! To make it easy, we have developed a simple water tracker for you to download and complete.
Keep an eye on your inbox
That’s all for today! Keep an eye on your inbox for a full summary of your journey to being a hydration master!
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