What causes dehydration?

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Most of our bodies are made of water, and 75% of our weight is water. Most of the water is in the cells of the human body, and the rest is outside the cells, including blood vessels (intravascular space) and spaces between cells (spaces). What causes dehydration? Next, I'll tell you something.

What causes dehydration?

When a person loses excess water, diarrhea is the most common cause. Diarrhea is caused by unusually frequent or abnormal liquid stools. Diarrhea is uncomfortable and dangerous because a lot of water leaves the body with the stool. Worldwide, more than four million children die of dehydration caused by diarrhea every year.

When the body sweats a lot to cool itself, it will lose a lot of water. Usually, when the body works and exercises in a hot environment, it will cool down by sweating. Vomiting is a mandatory method of gastric emptying, and frequent vomiting is the cause of severe dehydration.

People with diabetes can cause significant dehydration. Frequent urination and excessive thirst are symptoms of diabetes. If there are large areas of skin injury, the ability to maintain temperature control may be lost. Burn victims may dehydrate.

matters needing attention

Dehydration is usually a clinical diagnosis. In some cases, a blood test can be used to measure potential electrolyte abnormalities or a urine test can be used to determine the degree of dehydration. Not drinking water is another important reason for dehydration. If there is not enough water, it will dehydrate.