Am I Dehydrated?

Do you feel constipated?

Does your skin show one of the following? Roughness or flaking, flushing or redness, cracked skin or lips, cold or clammy skin, tightening or shrinking (less plump skin).

Do you feel thirsty all the time, or hungrier than normal?

Does your tongue feel dry or sticky or do you have bad breath?

Are you feeling tired even when rested?

Is your urine dark yellow to amber and/or do you urinate less than normal?

Do you have low blood pressure?

Do you experience nausea and dizziness?

Do you experience headaches?

Are you less alert, concentrated and/or is your memory affected?

Have you fainted?

Are you more sensitive to pain?

Do you experience a fast heartbeat and quick breathing?

Are you anxious, tense, or depressed?

While it is unlikely that you are dehydrated, you are displaying some signs related to it. Dehydration happens when you don’t get enough water. Our bodies are almost 60 percent water. You need water for everything: breathing, digestion, and every other basic bodily function. Losing water happens quickly by sweating too much on a hot day or by exercising excessively. Besides, you can get dehydrated if you have a fever, are vomiting, or have diarrhea. Being dehydrated by even 1 or 2 percent can cause symptoms. Dehydration can be mild, but also serious. Make sure to always drink enough water and when in doubt, visit your doctor.

Based on your answers, you are displaying some signs related to being dehydrated. In most cases, dehydration can be treated by simply drinking more water. However, if you are not sure about your symptoms, it’s always better to see your doctor. Dehydration can be mild, but in severe cases it can be dangerous. Make sure to drink enough water each day. If you have an active life, it’s even more important to drink more water than regular people do.

Unfortunately, you are displaying the symptoms typically seen among individuals who are dehydrated. It may be of high importance to seek medical support. Most of the time, simply drinking more water can treat dehydration. However, if your dehydration is caused by an illness or a medication, you may contact your doctor as well. Urgent help is needed in case you are experiencing severe dehydration symptoms: stomach cramping, low blood pressure, heatstroke, fainting or seizures, delirium or hallucinations. Make sure to drink enough water each day. If you have an active life, it’s even more important to drink more water than regular people do.