Signs of Dehydration: Knowing When to Drink More Water

If you’re not drinking enough water on a daily basis, your body is probably showing signs of dehydration. But without knowing what they are, how will you know when it’s time to refill your glass?

The signs can begin to show after just a matter of hours, so read up on the first indicators of dehydration so you can be sure to stay healthy and hydrated.

Your mouth feels dry.

If your mouth has that dry, sticky feeling, it’s a clear cut sign you need to drink something. But while fizzy pop or caffeine based drinks may be tempting, only water will lubricate your mouth’s mucus membranes in a way that keeps your mouth hydrated for longer.

Your skin feels dry and you’re experiencing breakouts.

When you’re dehydrated, your skin will begin to lose its ‘elastic’ quality and feel dry. You’ll also be more prone to breakouts as the body becomes less able to naturally wash away excess amounts of oil and dirt.

You feel thirsty.

Feeling thirsty is different to having a dry mouth. You’ll begin to notice that effect spreading throughout your body, almost as if they’re signalling to the brain demanding water right away.

Your eyes feel dry.

Dehydration often leads to bloodshot eyes that feel itchy, scratchy or dry. This lack of lubrication can be especially harmful to those who wear contact lenses.

You feel fatigued and demotivated.

As your body dehydrates, it begins to take moisture from the bloodstream. When your blood then lacks hydration, this prevents the proper level of oxygen from being transported around the body, leading to tiredness and fatigue.

You have frequent headaches.

As a result of less water in your system, your brain tissue begins to lose water, causing it to shrink and pull on the nerves and pain receptor around the brain. The result is a headache that is likely to last until the tissue is rehydrated.

You feel hungry, despite having eaten.

Significant thirst can often be mistaken for hunger pangs. If you know that logically you’re probably not hungry, try drinking a glass of water. Chances are, it’ll make a difference as your organs are purified and refuelled.

Have you been experiencing any of these signs? If so, it’s likely that you’re not drinking enough water that needs to fully rehydrate your body.

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