Dehydration Symptoms

Do you have any symptoms of Dehydration? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Dehydration.

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Symptoms of Dehydration


Symptoms vary depending on the degree of dehydration. Dehydration can be extremely serious and life threatening and may require immediate medical care.

Symptoms may include:

  • Dry mouth
  • Limited tear production
  • Thirst
  • Weakness
  • Decreased urination
  • Concentrated urine
    • Darker color
    • Stronger odor
  • Wrinkled skin or tenting when pinched
  • Eyes that appear sunken
  • Parched, cracked lips
  • Dizziness or feeling faint
  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea
  • Irritability
  • Confusion
  • Fever
  • Low blood pressure
  • Increased pulse
  • Weight loss
  • In infants, sunken soft spot in the skull

Soft Spot in Infant Skull

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