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Causes Of Dehydration

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Alternative Names

Diet - water; H2O

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If adequate water is not consumed on a daily basis the body fluids will be out of balance, causing dehydration. When dehydration is severe, it can be life-threatening.

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Expert & Community Posts

Ceiling fans, dehydration in eyes, headaches or migraines?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question: Can ceiling fans cause dehydration in your eyes leading to headaches or... Read more »

Dehydration and Malnutrition in Alzheimer's Disease

By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...are particularly at risk. Dehydration Often the causes of dehydration are complex. Confusion... Read more »

Staying Hydrated in the Heat

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...temperatures. Summer is ripe with situations that could lead to dehydration. Warmer weather... Read more »

Staying Healthy in The Summer Heat

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...it’s easy to become dehydrated. Overheating and dehydration can lead to other dangerous... Read more »

Dealing with Anxiety Symptoms: Stomach Problems

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...should contact your doctor. Because diarrhea can cause dehydration, it is important to treat it.... Read more »

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Health Guide

Dehydration: Migraine and Headache Trigger

The human body is 65% water. Simply put, dehydration occurs as the result of excessive loss of water from the body, when we lose more water than we take in. It's a bit more complicated than that... Read more »

Dehydration

...fontanelles (the soft spot on the top of the head) in an infant Lethargic or comatose (with severe dehydration) In addition to the symptoms of actual dehydration, you may also have... Read more »

Skin turgor

... Skin turgor is a sign commonly used by health care workers to assess the degree of fluid loss or dehydration. Fluid loss can occur from common conditions, such as diarrhea or vomiting. Infants... Read more »

Dehydration

Dehydration means your body does not have as much water and fluids as it should. Dehydration can be caused by losing too much fluid, not drinking enough water or fluids, or both.... Read more »

Hyperemesis gravidarum

...Hyperemesis gravidarum is extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that may lead to dehydration. Alternative Names Nausea - persistent - in pregnancy; Vomiting -... Read more »

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Jet lag and your body

Jet lag is a combination of symptoms experienced after flying in an airplane, especially on long trips. Fatigue, irritability, dehydration, and a broken sleep pattern are common symptoms of jet lag.... Read more »

Medications

Imodium A-D Oral Uses and How to Use

...Diarrhea can cause a serious loss of body water (dehydration). Drink plenty of fluids and... Read more »

Xeloda Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...serious problems due to a loss of too much body water (dehydration). If you experience signs of... Read more »

Epirubicin IV Precautions and Side Effects

...infrequently result in a loss of too much body water (dehydration). Contact your doctor promptly... Read more »

Novantrone IV Precautions and Side Effects

...infrequently result in a loss of too much body water (dehydration). Contact your doctor promptly... Read more »

Lotensin HCT Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is a combination of two drugs, an ACE inhibitor (benazepril) and a "water... Read more »

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