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TBT-Heat Disorders - Dehydration

Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluid than is taken in, preventing normal functioning. Common causes are diarrhea, vomiting, fever, excessive sweating, or inadequate water intake during hot weather or exercise. Symptoms of mild dehydration include dry mouth, sleepiness, thirst, decreased urination, weakness, headache, and dizziness. Dehydration can be treated by slowly drinking at least 32 ounces of water or sports drinks to replenish lost fluids.

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TBT-Heat Disorders - Dehydration

Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluid than is taken in, preventing normal functioning. Common causes are diarrhea, vomiting, fever, excessive sweating, or inadequate water intake during hot weather or exercise. Symptoms of mild dehydration include dry mouth, sleepiness, thirst, decreased urination, weakness, headache, and dizziness. Dehydration can be treated by slowly drinking at least 32 ounces of water or sports drinks to replenish lost fluids.

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TBT-Heat Disorders - Dehydration

This week we’ve been looking at various heat stress disorders that may affect us as the summer
heat increases the temperature and humidity of our facility. During the summer, we must all take
precautions to ensure our bodies don’t get over heated.

Today we’ll look at dehydration. Although it is technically not a heat disorder, it is certainly
related.

Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in and your body doesn't have
enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If lost fluid remains
unreplenished, you may suffer serious consequences.

Common causes of dehydration include intense bouts of diarrhea, vomiting, fever or excessive
sweating. Inadequate intake of water during hot weather or exercise also may deplete your body's
water stores. Anyone may become dehydrated, but young children, older adults and people with
chronic illnesses are most at risk.

Mild dehydration can cause symptoms such as

 Dry, sticky mouth


 Sleepiness or tiredness
 Thirst
 Decreased urine output
 Few or no tears when crying
 Muscle weakness
 Headache
 Dizziness or lightheadedness

Dehydration can be treated by replenishing the lost fluids your body has lost. Drink at least 32
ounces of water or sports drinks slowly and steadily. Rest, if you don’t feel better, drink more
slowly and steadily.

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