Symptoms of Dehydration


In this Section:
Water Funtion in the Body
Causes of Dehydration
Symptoms of Dehydration
Prevention of Dehydration
Fluid Retention
Sodium and Potassium

1st: Thirst, irritability, fatigue, weakness, apathy, emotional instability, chills, clammy skin, nausea, throbbing heart beat, loss of appetite, low blood pressure

2nd: Headache, cramps, shortness of breath, dizziness, confusion, tremors, tingling in arms, hands, and feet, irritated eyes, fainting

3rd: Visual problems, hallucinations, deafness, swollen tongue, kidney failure


Did You Know?

A loss of 4-5% of body weight of fluid decreases the capacity for hard muscular work by 20-30%.