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  What are the 5 symptoms of dehydration? Hydrated If you have severe dehydration, you might: be extremely thirsty. have a very dry mouth. be breathing fast. have a fast heart rate and a low blood pressure. have a fever. have little or no urine (wee) be irritable, drowsy, or confused.

  What are 3 serious effects of dehydration? Hydrated Dehydration can lead to severe complications, such as  seizures, swelling of the brain, kidney failure, shock, coma and even death .  Signs and symptoms of dehydration include: Headache.  Dizziness or lightheadedness.

  How can I check myself for dehydration? Hydrated You can quickly check for dehydration at home.   Pinch the skin over the back of the hand, on the abdomen, or over the front of the chest under the collarbone .  This will show skin turgor. Mild dehydration will cause the skin to be slightly slow in its return to normal.

  Why can't I stay hydrated? Factors like your medication, how much you sweat and if you're sick can affect your levels of hydration.  Emergency medicine physician Baruch Fertel, MD, explains dehydration and what can cause it.

  What is the best way to get hydrated? Hydrated While it likely comes as no surprise, drinking water is most often the best and cheapest way to stay hydrated and rehydrate.  Unlike many other beverages, water contains no added sugars or calories, making it ideal to drink throughout the day or specifically when you need to rehydrate, such as after a workout.

  When to drink water? Hydrated First thing in the morning is one of the best times to hydrate. Your body has gone through a long fast.  For a simple jump start, squirt half a lemon in your first glass of a.m. water for a bright boost of antioxidant phytonutrients, vitamin C, and potassium.

  Is it OK to drink 4 Litres of water a day? Hydrated While the amount of water you need is still a subject of debate (drinking too much of it can have adverse effects on your health),  most studies believe that drinking 3-4 litres of water every day can give you a radiant skin, better immune system, and healthier heart .