WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF DEHYDRATION? A REVIEW BY DOCTORS
Expert opinion from Dr. Sanju Sarangan
Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 2 years of experience · India
Dehydration happens when there is an electrolyte imbalance in the body, either due to excessive loss of fluid from The body or failure to replace the lost fluid through the proper fluid intake. The symptoms include sunken eyes, dryness and loss of skin turgor, tachycardia, lower blood pressure, fatigue, and dizziness. It is advised to either treat the patient with oral dehydration using ORS or Intravenous fluid.
Expert opinion from Dr. Marcella Abunahman Pereira
Specialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of experience · Brazil
Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in. If it's not treated, it can get worse and become a serious problem. The symptoms of dehydration include feeling thirsty, dark yellow and strong-smelling pee, feeling dizzy, lightheaded or tired, peeing little, dry mouth, lips and eyes, heart racing, hypotension and fainting.
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Expert opinion from Dr. Howard E. Lewine
M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of experience · USA
The first symptom in most people is feeling thirsty and a dry mouth. However, older adults often have a constant dry mouth and may have a diminished sense of thirst. That’s why it can be especially dangerous for them. The next symptoms are fatigue, weakness, foggy thinking, lightheadedness and sometimes a headache.
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