Signs that you are dehydrated

February 1, 2018 Grandma's Medicine Valli Sarvani No comments

Water is perhaps the most essential nutrient for our body, since it makes up two thirds of the body’s composition.

Without water, the body can only survive a few days at most. Even when a person simply does not consume enough water, it can have very harmful effects on bodily health.

It is extremely crucial to maintain proper hydration at all times, since dehydration can harm the body and weaken the immune system.

Although many people consider dehydration to be a minor health problem, chronic dehydration can cause severe health problems, such as strokes, heart attacks, and even death. These are some symptoms that can show dehydration in the body.

Although bad breath is often caused by pungent foods or a lack of oral hygiene, it can also be caused by dehydration.

The salivary glands cannot produce enough saliva if body does not have enough water. It makes the mouth dry out and smell bad.

Dry skin is often caused by dry weather or a lack of skin care, but it can also be caused by dehydration.

Dehydration lowers the PH level of the skin, which causes the skin to lose its moisture and become dry. This could lead to skin illnesses, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Muscle pain can have several causes, including injuries, physical exertion, arthritis, and even diabetes.

However, unexplained muscle pain could be caused by dehydration. Without water, the muscles lose their moisture, becoming dry and stiff.

This can cause otherwise unexplained cramps and pain in the muscles.

A sudden, unexplained craving for sugary foods can be related to dehydration.

It is very difficult for the body to break down glycogen into glucose without water, so the body requires more sugar. Thus, the body craves sweet foods more than usual when it is dehydrated.

Unexplained headaches can also be caused by dehydration.

Without water, the body does not circulate blood well, and the head does not receive enough oxygenated blood. This can be the cause of otherwise unexplained headaches and head pain.

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