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I work in a warehouse for 10 hours, the last hour when it's 95 degrees i am getting weak and cold. is that serious? i am constantly drinking water.

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Dr. Jeffrey Unger answered

Yes: Be careful. You may be getting dehydrated. Drink gatoraide which will add electrolytes to your system.

Answered 6/13/2013

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