Merck Manuals Offers Expert Advice on Recognizing and Preventing Dehydration
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Monday, September 14, 2020
Recognizing the signs of dehydration, and knowing what steps to take to prevent it from getting worse, are essential.
Key Points:
- Recognizing the signs of dehydration, and knowing what steps to take to prevent it from getting worse, are essential.
- Dehydration can be caused by losing too much fluid or taking in too little fluid.
- Dehydration occurs when your body loses more water than it brings in for a prolonged period of time.
- Certain conditions, such as diabetes , and drugs, such as diuretics (water pills), can also increase the risk of dehydration.