Dehydration

What is dehydration? How to Take Precaution?

With the effect of hot weather and high humidity, water consumption becomes more important as water loss increases with sweating. The human body loses not only water but also minerals through sweating, and in cases where the lost fluid and minerals are not replaced, the electrolyte balance of the body is also disrupted. Disruption of this balance affects the whole body, especially the kidneys.

Dehydration is a state of deterioration in body functions due to excessive water loss. All organs and organisms, from cells to organs, need water and cannot function without water. Water is vital for the human body.

Drinking at least 2-2.5 liters of water during the day will protect you against the possible risk of dehydration.

Mild signs of dehydration:

• Feeling of thirst
• Muscle cramps
• Headache
• Dryness and coldness on the skin
• Decreased urination and dark yellow urine
• Dry and sticky mouth

Signs of severe dehydration:

• Difficulty urinating and very dark yellow or amber urine
• Dryness and wrinkling of the skin
• Confusion, loss of consciousness and irritability
• Acceleration in heart rate and breathing
• dizziness
• Squinting in the eyes
• Indifference and shock state
• Low blood pressure, especially when you stand up