What are the symptoms of dehydration?

The symptoms of dehydration can vary depending on the severity and duration of dehydration. However, the most common symptoms of dehydration include:

• Dry mouth or feeling thirsty
• Decrease in urine volume or darkening
• Dry skin or mouth
• Headache or dizziness
• Weakness or fatigue
• Anorexia
• Don't get tired easily
• Difficulty concentrating or memory problems
• Rapid pulse or irregular heartbeat
• Drop in blood pressure
• Muscle cramps or cramp-like pains

These symptoms are early signs of dehydration and can cause dehydration to worsen if left untreated.

Sources:

Mayo Clinic. (2021). Dehydration. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/symptoms-causes/syc-20354086

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Dehydration. https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/dehydration.html

National Health Service. (2019). Dehydration. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/