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What is dehydration?
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Dehydration is a condition that can occur when the loss of body fluids, mostly water, exceeds the amount that is taken in. With dehydration, more water is moving out of individual cells and then out of the body than the amount of water that is taken in through drinking. Medically, dehydration usually means a person has lost enough fluid so that the
How do you check for dehydration?
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Use two fingers to pinch up some skin on the back of your hand, then let the skin go. The skin should spring back to its normal position in less than a couple of seconds. Higgins says that if the skin returns to normal more slowly, you might be dehydrated. Check your urine.
What are some common signs of dehydration?
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Mild to moderate dehydration may include the following: a) Increased thirst. b) Dry mouth. c)Tired or sleepy. d) Decreased urine output. e)Urine is low volume and more yellowish than normal. f) Headache. g)Dry skin.