Dehydration occurs when you use more fluids than your body takes in within a reasonable amount of time. This doesn’t mean that you’re deficient in water just because you’re thirsty, and it also doesn’t mean you can’t hydrate using other fluids such as coffee or tea. Still, beware of these five possible dehydration causes.
1. Sickness
If you have a viral sickness or an upset stomach, it might cause vomiting when you try to drink water. In this case, it’s usually because you try to consume too much of it or another fluid too quickly. You might want to try sipping a little at a time until you nurse yourself back to health instead of hastily gulping mouthfuls of water without barely taking a breath.
2. Medications
Certain medications cause dry mouth, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re dehydrated. However, some medications could prevent you from retaining water the way you should. Watch out for signs of bloating, diarrhea or nausea. This could signal possible dehydration, which you would want to address before you feel like you want to faint.
3. Not Enough Fluid
The amount of fluid that a person per day needs differs for everyone. For instance, an infant won’t need as much water as would a teenager or an adult. For most people age 16 and older, at least eight glasses works. However, people of a larger statute might need 10 or more glasses of liquid a day, measuring at about 8 ounces per serving.
4. Extreme Temperatures
Extreme heat can cause you to feel exhausted. It also can tire out your body when working in the hot sun. The humidity also makes it hard to breathe, but the hot temperatures can make you thirsty and lose fluids faster than in normal heat just because your body sweats to cool itself.
This also can happen if you’re spending too much time in freezing climates without enough liquids in your system because frozen air dries your body, and you can spot evidence of this. If your hands or lips appear chapped, for instance, it might mean that you’re dehydrated because of extreme temperatures.
5. Overworking Your Body
Whether in extreme heat or cold or not, you can overwork your body. Take breaks during the day if performing physical work or cardio exercises. If you have concerns about how your body feels when exercising, make sure you consult a doctor or other qualified health professional. They might tell you to drink more water as part of your recovery.
Stay hydrated wherever you are and no matter what you do. Consult your Pittsburg Tyler Mountain filtration providers today to discuss order plans for providing necessary fluids for your office or home.
