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.
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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/
American Heart Association. (2017). Dehydration and Heat Stroke. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/dehydration-and-heat-stroke