Dehydration is the loss of water from the body, this occurs when more water or fluid is exiting the body than they are consumed (taken in) it also occurs due to excess urination, sweating and abnormal causes of vomiting or diarrhea.
When the normal water content of your body is reduced, it upsets the balance of minerals in your body, which affects it. Water makes up for over two-thirds of the healthy human body. It lubricates the joints and eyes. it helps in digestion, flushes out toxins, and keeps the skin healthy.
Some of the early warning signs of dehydration include:
- Thirst
- Dry Mouth
- Weakness
- Dark colored urine
- Sparingly passing urine
If you can consume the amount of water your body needs on a daily basis, which is 1.9litres or even more, that's a great start to kicking Dehydration out.
Dehydration (Chronic) can affect your kidney function and increase the risk of kidney or bladder stones. This can also lead to constipation and muscle damage.
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| Kidney with Stones photo by www.istockphoto.com |
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| Kidney Without Stones Photo by www.atlantavascularandveincenters.com |
Severe dehydration is a medical emergency, which requires and urgent medical attention. And if not treated the body will shut down complete and that's death.
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