{"id":4444,"date":"2023-06-03T11:39:22","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T04:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/tell-tale-signs-of-each-and-what-to-do\/"},"modified":"2023-06-03T11:39:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T04:39:22","slug":"tell-tale-signs-of-each-and-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4444","title":{"rendered":"Tell-Tale Signs of Each, and What To Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">T<\/span>he sun is shining and fun times are calling. But with the temperatures and humidity rising, it becomes all the more important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/proper-hydration-water-sommelier\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/proper-hydration-water-sommelier\/\">stay hydrated<\/a>\u2014and to be on the lookout for early signs of dehydration. Being able to recognize the symptoms and stratify the severity of dehydration stages can help you stay safe this summer, whether you are exercising in the heat or enjoying a day at the beach in the sun.<\/div>\n<h2>What is dehydration and what causes it?<\/h2>\n<p>Dehydration is actually an umbrella term to describe a constellation of symptoms caused by the loss of body fluid, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/doctordgram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/doctordgram\">Erkeda DeRouen, MD,<\/a> a family, lifestyle, and diversity medicine physician and the CEO of The Pace Makerz and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drerkeda.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.drerkeda.com\">Erkeda DeRouen Enterprise<\/a>. She says that dehydration can be problematic\u2014and can even dangerous\u2014because water is essential for sustaining our life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe body needs water to do things like help your muscles move, cushion your joints, assist your organs in working properly, move your bowels, flush out waste via your kidneys, and even keep your body temperature normal,\u201d explains Dr. DeRouen. \u201cWhen the body doesn\u2019t have enough water, it does not function as well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although we often think of dehydration occurring only in instances where we sweat a lot\u2014like when exercising on a hot day\u2014Dr. DeRouen says that there are a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/causes-of-dehydration\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/causes-of-dehydration\/\">causes of dehydration<\/a> because we lose body water through a number of different physiological processes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe typically lose water <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-causes-dehydration\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-causes-dehydration\/\">throughout the day<\/a> through sweating, urine, stool, vomiting, and even crying,\u201d she says. \u201cSometimes, we lose too much when there is a change in the way that the body functions, especially when you are not feeling well. [For example], if you catch your child\u2019s stomach bug, you may lose much more fluid through vomiting, diarrhea, and fever than normal.\u201d You also have to keep an eye on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dehydrating-foods-drinks\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dehydrating-foods-drinks\/\">certain foods and drinks<\/a> that are diuretics or that can cause diarrhea.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the stages of dehydration?<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. DeRouen says that there are several stages of dehydration. Sometimes, these are labeled based on the primary symptoms, but Dr. DeRouen says that it is more practical from a clinical perspective to classify the dehydration stages based on severity. In this model, there are three stages of dehydration: mild, moderate, and severe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/stages-of-dehydration\/\" current-title=\"As Temps Heat Up, These Are the 3 Stages of Dehydration To Watch Out For\" current-image=\"GettyImages-stages-of-dehydration-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-12-02\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/stages-of-dehydration\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/stages-of-dehydration\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/stages-of-dehydration\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Stage 1: Mild dehydration<\/h3>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/not-drinking-enough-water\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/not-drinking-enough-water\/\">Common signs<\/a> and symptoms of mild dehydration include thirst, chapped lips, and urine that is a little darker than normal,\u201d says Dr. DeRouen.<\/p>\n<p>If you notice that you&#8217;re not feeling so great on a hot day or while exercising, go ahead and start taking in more water. &#8220;When you start to develop symptoms, you are behind the curve,\u201d Dr. DeRouen warns. She also suggests eating fruits and veggies that naturally have lots of water, like watermelon and cucumbers.<\/p>\n<h3>Stage 2: Moderate dehydration<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. DeRouen says that the symptoms of dehydration become more obvious when dehydration advances to the moderate stage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019ll likely have the same symptoms as stage one, but more severe. You may develop cramps in the kidney area, rapid heart rate, feel tired, experience dizziness, and headaches,\u201d she explains. \u201cYou may note that your capillary refill is delayed, meaning when you press on your unpolished nail for a few seconds until it blanches to white, it will take more than three seconds to fill back up and return to your normal nail color. This shows that your circulation is decreasing and flow is not getting to your tissues as swiftly as it should.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At this point, keep an eye on your symptoms and do whatever you can to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/water-sommelier-best-water\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/water-sommelier-best-water\/\">hydrate<\/a>, says Dr. DeRouen.<\/p>\n<h3>Stage 3: Severe dehydration<\/h3>\n<p>If moderate dehydration is not reversed with swift, effective, and sufficient rehydration, it will advance to the severe stage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSignificantly-worsening symptoms in the severe stage can include intense thirst, little-to-no urine production, a rapid heartbeat (or, inversely, a slow pulse), rapid breathing\/shortness of breath, low blood pressure, confusion, irritability, and even loss of consciousness,\u201d says Dr. DeRouen. At this point, she adds, if at-home rehydration efforts aren\u2019t working, you will need to go seek emergency medical care.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you experience dizziness, intractable vomiting\/diarrhea, decreased urination for over 12 hours, confusion, or extreme fatigue, please go to the emergency room,\u201d urges Dr. DeRouen. \u201cYou may need IV fluids, which contain water as well as some electrolytes. They can also investigate other potential causes of the dehydration\/fluid loss if you cannot clearly pinpoint it.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>How to rehydrate fast<\/h2>\n<p>According to Dr. DeRouen, the best way to rehydrate quickly depends on the severity of your dehydration. She says that if your levels are mild or moderate, you should be able to rehydrate at home by drinking water, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/drinking-electrolyte-water-for-more-energy\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/drinking-electrolyte-water-for-more-energy\/\">water with electrolytes<\/a>, if possible (since electrolytes help your body absorb fluids).<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/oral-rehydration-solution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/oral-rehydration-solution\">Oral rehydration therapy<\/a>, which usually consists of water containing sodium and potassium, may also be added,\u201d says Dr. DeRouen. \u201cIf you notice that your dehydration is advancing, not responding, or you have lost almost 10 percent of your body weight, you will likely need more observation in person and intravenous interventions.\u201d Meaning: It&#8217;s time to head to the ER.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for staying hydrated<\/h2>\n<p>Although we all intuitively know that we should drink plenty of water throughout the day, the reality is that many of us find it difficult to actually do that. Dr. DeRouen shares some tips that might help you this summer:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Drink a full glass of water right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-first-thing-morning\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-first-thing-morning\/\">when you wake up<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Add fruit to your water to create variety in the taste and to decrease the urge to drink sugary drinks.<\/li>\n<li>Set an alarm to drink some water every hour.<\/li>\n<li>Get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/water-bottles-making-hydration-popular\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/water-bottles-making-hydration-popular\/\">snazzy water bottle.<\/a> \u201cThere are some that alert you when it\u2019s time to drink up to a certain amount,\u201d says Dr. DeRouen. \u201cThere are others that have flavor disks, which allow you to use your sense of smell to trick your mind into thinking that your water is flavored.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Get a water filter to improve the purity or flavor of plain water.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to drink bottled water, try a few different brands until you find one you like\u2014the bottle and the preparation can affect the taste.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Experiment with a few different strategies to find what works to keep you drinking. \u201cNot only will it prevent dehydration, but it will make you feel like your best self,\u201d says Dr. DeRouen. \u201cPeople that are well hydrated have fewer wrinkles, have more exercise stamina, and better overall health. 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