Question 1

what are the smptoms of dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Weakness: Dehydration in medical terminology means volume depletion. This is usually characterized by low blood pressure, weakness, possible passing out. The urine output will be decreased, and dark in in color. The patient may have altered mental status and delirium.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Dry mouth: Dry mouth is the first sign of dehydation.  Dry eyes and tenting waxy skin follow.  Then, no urine output.  Not being able to sweat is bad.  The body gets dry before it gets thirsty.  Try to stay hydrated before getting thirsty.

Question 3

what are common symptoms of dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Many!: Dehydration is very common and can occur even in people who drink plenty of water. It's important to drink or consume electrolytes in addition to water in order to stay hydrated. Dehydration can cause headaches, constipation, joint aches, burning eyes, dry mouth, dry skin, migraine, loss of appetite, lightheadedness, disorientation, and will likely worsen any symptom already present.

Question 4

what are the first symptoms of dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Thirst: The symptom (a patient reported feeling) that most people notice is thirst, other common symptoms are weakness, and dizzyness, especially after standing. Signs (a measured finding) of dehydration are tachycardia, low blood pressure and a drop in blood pressure upon standing. There are many physical exam and lab findings that accompany these.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of dehydration in summer?

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DEHYDRATION: Sx of dehydration are: thirst, dry mouth, faintness, fatigue , weight loss, weakness, vertigo , blurring of vision and passing out or unconsciousness.

Question 6

what symptoms occur at different stages of dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Initially thirst: As your body needs more liquid, you become thirsty, if you do not drink enough fluids your mouth will become dry, you will have minimal tears, then you will not urinate as much, your heart rate will go up, you will become dizzy . Eventually you will have low blood pressure and pass out. The symptoms above describe from mild to moderate and severe dehydration.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of chronic dehydration? could it indicate something more serious?

Accepted Answer

Dark urine: If your body is not getting enough fluids, the kidneys will try to "hold on to"  water making your urine more concentrated and darker in color.  Always having dark urine may increase  your risk for kidney stones.  The treatment is simple: drink more liquids until your urine if a very light color almost like water.

Question 8

i just don't know how to fix this.  how can i get better from all these unusual symptoms from "dehydration"?

Accepted Answer

Unexplained symptoms: Multiple unexplained symptoms can be quite concerning. Some answers are obtainable through healthtap but multiple unexplained symptoms with the inability to ask questions or examine is not safe. If the symptoms have been going for a while and been reviewed with a physician a second opinion could be warranted. If they are new and concerning to you, you should seek care from a medical professional.

Question 9

i have been dealing with dehydration for 5 months.  i've been unable to seek medical attention.  what can i do at home to ease the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : Why are you dehydrated. Nausea, vomiting , diarrhea. Drink gator aid  but you need to find out the cause.

Question 10

what are the signs and symptoms of severe dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Affects vital signs: When a person has severe dehydration usually she is dizzy, might have difficulty to be awake, have a high heart rate, low blood pressure.

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