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What Happens To Your Body If You Don't Drink Water?
brilliantwatertech • Jul 17, 2020
We've all heard the term "dehydrated", but what does it really mean?
Dehydration is losing more water than your taking in. When this happens, your body struggles to do the basic functions it needs to stay alive, like regulating your temperature and clearing out waste.
Dehydration can happen by losing water through sweat and tears. More than half of your body weight comes from water, so if your levels are off, it can show up in some significant ways.
Mild dehydration can make you feel fatigued, cause headaches, affect your mood and even your focus. If you exert yourself too much, all of the sweat you loose can even lower how much blood you have.
Feeling thirsty?
Don't worry! When your thirst kicks in, your body is already mildly dehydrated. This is your body's way of getting your attention that it needs more water. Pay attention to the signs and try to make drinking enough water a habit on a daily basis.
If you are sick, water is even more important.
You can lose up to a gallon of water a day if you have diarrhea or vomiting. Young children can dehydrate faster because they are smaller. Older adults need to pay attention because your senses dull with age. Certain health conditions such as kidney disease can make you feel parched and pregnant and breast-feeding mothers should drink more water as well.
What are some of the symptoms of dehydration?
- Thirsty or mouth is dry and sticky
- Using the bathroom less than 4 times a day
- Little urine output or dark urine with a strong smell
- Dizziness, lightheaded, passing out
- Breathing and heart rate are faster than normal
- Overheating
- Tired and cranky
So how much water should you drink a day?
Well there is no exact scientific proof of a certain amount, but the general rule is around 8 cups a day. This of course depends on your level of activity too. If you are unsure if you are dehydrated check your urine. Clear or pale yellow is ideal, dark urine means you need to drink more water.
By incorporating water into your daily life, you can prevent dehydration and keep your body on track. Make water your go-to drink, drink water with every meal, or you can even set a reminder in your phone to drink one glass every hour.
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