Question 1

what happens if i don't drink enough water?

Accepted Answer

You become: dehydrated and don't function as well.

Question 2

how do i know if i'm not drinking enough water?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Thirst is an adequate alert that you need to take in more fluid.  Even if you do not urinate, you have insensible loss, worst in dry climates in very hot weather. One needs replace water and electrolytes.

Question 3

how do you know if you are drinking enough water today?

Accepted Answer

Enough water: A quick way is to look at the color of your urine.   If it is very concentrated and orange-y or even orange-brown, you probably aren't drinking enough.  If it is very pale yellow, you are doing much better.  You can't always depend on thirst, but this can be another indicator as well.

Question 4

can not drinking enough water raise my body temp? and is 99.1 bad

Accepted Answer

No: You need to drink approximately 2l of water a day to prevent dehydration and probably more that that if you sweat, exercise, live in a warm place or move around.  However that does not raise your body temperature.  And 99.1 is not a temperature that i would worry about.

Question 5

is there a problem if a type 2 diabetic doesn't drink enough water a day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is a problem for anyone if they do not drink an appropriate amount of water. A diabetic can have more trouble depending on how high the blood sugar readings are

Question 6

can your height growth become stunted when you didnt drink enough water for only one day?

Accepted Answer

: You need to take in enough fluid value in foods/drinks to pee every 6 hours/day. Counting volume of fluid intake is a waste of time unless you have a specific medical condition that requires it. Low fluid intake for a day or several days will not stunt your growth.

Question 7

i feel as if i haven't been drinking enough water.   how much water is recommended to drink per day?

Accepted Answer

15.5/11.5 cups: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering &amp; Medicine has determined that an adequate daily fluid intake consists of:
About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids for men &amp; About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women. These recommendations cover fluids which are from water, other beverages &amp; food. About 20% of daily fluid intake usually comes from food and the remainder from drinks.

Question 8

if you do not drink enough water will you collapse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many different ways you could collapse if you don't drink enough water.  Some of the reasons are more dangerous than others.  You should be seen by a doctor, if you collapse for any reason, don't assume it's simply from not enough water.

Question 9

can not drinking enough water give me a headache ?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: While there many causes of headaches, one of the most common is being somewhat dehydrated. A good indicator of your hydration status is your urine. Aim to have completely clear, odorless urine. If it is dark yellow and/or smells strong, you need to drink more. Hope you feel better.

Question 10

how does not drinking enough water harm your body?

Accepted Answer

Many: 1. It is a major constituent of your body. Blood- a fluid tissue& other cellular structures in the body have water. Even for hard tissues like hair, teeth water is needed. When you don't hydrate the tissues by replenishing, you loose in observable loss & unobs., tissues suffer for the chemical processes in& outside the cells and maintain vitality .
2. Toxic chemicals stay back don't get excreted wel.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Drinking enough water

A member asked:

What happens if i don't drink enough water?

A member asked:

How do i know if i'm not drinking enough water?

A member asked:

How do you know if you are drinking enough water today?

A member asked:

Can not drinking enough water raise my body temp? and is 99.1 bad

A member asked:

Is there a problem if a type 2 diabetic doesn't drink enough water a day?

A member asked:

Can your height growth become stunted when you didnt drink enough water for only one day?

A member asked:

I feel as if i haven't been drinking enough water. how much water is recommended to drink per day?

A member asked:

If you do not drink enough water will you collapse?

A member asked:

Can not drinking enough water give me a headache ?

A member asked:

How does not drinking enough water harm your body?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?