Don't Ignore! These Are 7 Dehydration Symptoms that Anyone Can Experience

Kapanlagi.com - Dehydration is a condition that occurs when the body lacks fluids. This condition, which can greatly affect health, can happen to anyone. In fact, not only does it affect health, dehydration can also affect brain function, such as weakening concentration. Unfortunately, not many people know what the symptoms of dehydration are.

However, by knowing these symptoms, we can immediately take action to overcome dehydration. Because the faster action is taken, the smaller the risks or impacts that may arise. That's why it's important to know the symptoms when the body experiences dehydration.

Summarized from various sources, here are some symptoms of dehydration and important information about it.

1. Feeling Thirsty

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As previously explained, dehydration occurs when the body lacks fluids. As a natural response, when this happens, a person will feel thirsty. However, as reported by medicalnewstoday.com, dehydration can actually occur in adults or the elderly without feeling thirsty.

This means that adults or the elderly need to be more cautious in dealing with dehydration. It is important to ensure a higher intake of water during illness, hot weather, and after exercising.

2. Dark Urine

Urine can also be an indicator of whether someone is experiencing dehydration. The color of urine can indicate the level of hydration or fluid balance in a person's body. Clear urine indicates good fluid balance. On the other hand, darker urine indicates a susceptibility to dehydration.

So, you can check the condition of your body's fluids directly through the color of your urine. If it is dark, you can increase your intake of water to restore it.

3. Decreased Frequency of Urination

In addition to color, the frequency of urination can also indicate symptoms of dehydration. People who are prone to dehydration tend to urinate less frequently. This is because the fluid in their body is very limited. In fact, in more severe cases, dehydration sufferers may not urinate at all. If it has reached this stage, immediate medical treatment is recommended. 

4. Moderate Dehydration

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Thirst, urine color, and frequency of urination are initial conditions of dehydration. In more advanced stages, the body's lack of fluid will experience moderate dehydration. This is very likely to occur if appropriate measures are not taken after the initial symptoms appear.

The symptoms of moderate dehydration are characterized by several body conditions, such as dry mouth, weakness, muscle weakness, headache, and dizziness. When experiencing headaches and dizziness, a person with dehydration will begin to lose concentration.

5. Dehydration at a More Severe Level

At a more severe stage, dehydration can worsen. Dehydration at a more severe level occurs when the body loses 10-15 percent of water. Individuals experiencing severe dehydration generally show the following symptoms, as reported by medicalnewstoday.com:

1) Less sweating

2) Sunken eyes

3) Dry and withered skin

4) Low blood pressure

5) Increased heart rate

6) Fever

7) Delirium

8) Loss of consciousness

6. Dehydration Symptoms in Children

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Children and the elderly are the most vulnerable groups to dehydration. As mentioned earlier, dehydration in adults or the elderly is generally similar but often not accompanied by thirst. Meanwhile, dehydration in children shows slightly different symptoms. According to medicalnewstoday, here are some dehydration symptoms in children:

1) In infants, the fontanelle or soft spot on the top of the head will become more sunken.

2) Dry tongue and mouth

3) No tears when crying

4) Sunken cheeks and eyes

5) No urination or bowel movement for 3 hours or more

7. Dehydration Symptoms in Pregnant Women

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Although it is a common health condition, dehydration should not be taken lightly, especially for pregnant women. During pregnancy, the mother's health condition will also affect the condition of the fetus. Pregnant women who experience dehydration can trigger contractions, which means false labor. Some symptoms of dehydration in pregnant women include:

1) Prolonged thirst

2) Sunken eyes

3) Rapid heartbeat

4) Decreased blood pressure

5) Dry mouth

6) Dry skin

Those are some of the dehydration symptoms that you need to know. Take care of your health and drink enough water to avoid dehydration. Hope it's useful.

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