{"id":890,"date":"2023-06-06T16:11:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T16:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devotedfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=890"},"modified":"2023-07-19T20:07:19","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T20:07:19","slug":"signs-of-dehydration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devotedfamilydental.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/06\/signs-of-dehydration\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Tell If I Am Dehydrated?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you enjoy spending your days out by the pool, going for a hike, or barbecuing with family and friends, summer is a great time of year to be outside. But too much heat can be dangerous, and it is not just your smile that can be negatively affected but your body as well. To ensure that you remain safe while enjoying the outdoors, learn the various signs of dehydration<\/a> and make sure you fill up your bottle of water before leaving the house.<\/p>

What Causes Dehydration?<\/h2>

Whether you are inside or outside, dehydration can easily occur when you consume less fluid than what is being put out. Your body’s muscles can begin to cramp, and you might even develop a headache as a result.<\/p>

The National Health Service (NHS) states that water makes up two-thirds of your body, so if you are not regularly consuming enough fluid to remain hydrated, problems can develop that cause a lack of proper function throughout various muscles and organs.<\/p>

What Are the Signs of Dehydration?<\/h2>

Some of the more obvious signs of dehydration include everything from extreme thirst, nausea, diarrhea, excessive sweating, cramps, and heat exhaustion. However, other, less noticeable, signs should have you keeping an eye out while going for a run or spending time outside:<\/p>