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I don't like water. what is the worse that can happen by not drinking it?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Dehydration: •Dry mouth and swollen tongue •Weakness •Dizziness •Palpitations (feeling that the heart is jumping or pounding) •Confusion •Sluggishness fainting •Fainting •Inability to sweat •Decreased urine output death please drink fluids- that contain water- or eat fruits that are high in water content- best of health to you-You need water to survive

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Answered 1/23/2015

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