Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluids than it
takes in. While you might associate dehydration with high
temperatures, there are quite a few things that can contribute to it,
namely fever, excessive sweating, continuous vomiting or diarrhea, frequent
urination.
When dehydrated, the body can’t function as intended and
displays signs such as:
Intense thirst.
Less quantity and darker (not clear) urine.
Warm skin to the touch and not producing sweat.
Fatigue and dizziness.
Dry mouth and/or a dry cough.
High heart rate with low blood pressure.
Headache.
Delirium and confusion are signs of severe
dehydration and require urgent medical attention.
Here are a few tips to avoid dehydration:
Drink at least 2 liters of water daily.
Make flavored water at home, like mint, cucumber,
lime and lemon raspberry.
Don’t wait till you’re thirsty to drink.
Eat water-rich fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon,
strawberries, cantaloupe, peaches and pineapples, cucumbers, leafy greens,
radishes, celery, zucchini and tomatoes.
Stay
inside when it gets too hot. Avoid sun exposure, especially between 10
am and 2 pm. Wear light,
loose-fitting clothing that lets your skin breathe.
Use plenty of sunscreen to avoid sunburn, which
can increase your skin temperature and make it harder to stay cool.
