Many people, mainly older adults, don't feel thirsty until they're dehydrated Symptoms of dehydration can include feeling dizzy or lightheaded, tired, fatigued or having a headache That's why it's important to increase water intake during hot weather or while ill
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The symptoms of dehydration can differ by age.
Most adults with mild to moderate dehydration from diarrhea, vomiting or fever can get better by drinking more water or other liquids
Symptoms of dehydration include extra thirst, tiredness, headache, dizziness and lightheadedness Alcohol triggers an inflammatory response from the immune system. A loss of 10% or more of body weight suggests serious dehydration Symptoms of cholera dehydration include irritable behavior, fatigue, sunken eyes, a dry mouth, extreme thirst, and little or no urinating.
In a serious case of dehydration, fluids are added directly to the bloodstream in the hospital If not treated, dehydration can cause organ damage, other serious disease and death. Many older people have symptoms of dry mouth as they age Dehydration if you can't drink enough to replace the fluid you're losing from diarrhea, you may become dehydrated
Contact your doctor if your symptoms get worse or they don't improve within one hour
If you're with someone who has heat exhaustion, seek immediate medical help if they become confused or distressed, lose consciousness, or are unable to drink. Most symptoms of secondary adrenal insufficiency are like those of addison's disease But people with secondary adrenal insufficiency don't develop darkened skin And they're less likely to have serious dehydration or low blood pressure
They're more likely to have low blood sugar.
