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Important to Know: Signs of Dehydration
18.12.2023 18:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21
Water balance is calculated using the formula: divide the amount of urine excreted by the amount of fluid drunk/injected and multiply by 100.
If the amount of urine excreted is more than 80%, the water balance is considered positive, if less than 80%, it is considered negative.
How to tell if you're dehydrated
Characteristic signs of dehydration: dizziness, hallucinations, low blood pressure, sunken eyes, rapid breathing, marbled and cold skin, lack of urine flow into the bladder.
In some cases, the patient loses consciousness, and coma or death may occur.
Dehydration occurs when the body lacks the water it needs to function effectively.
You may become dehydrated from losing too much water or not replacing lost water enough.
How to quickly restore water balance in the body
To restore water balance in the summer, you need to increase the amount of water you drink, add natural juices, weak tea, fruit drinks and cocktails to your diet.
It is important to give up soda, caffeine and alcohol - they only remove moisture from the body more actively.
What happens if a person drinks little water
If you don't drink enough water, you may experience involuntary cramps. Dry mouth, eyes, throat.
When there is enough water in the body, all mucous membranes are well hydrated.
But otherwise, the body gives us a signal - we need to drink a glass or two of water.
Previously, we talked about why the human body needs vitamins.
