Even a minor change in fluid levels in the body can result in dehydration. Everyone should make sure they are drinking enough water.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3be96-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3be96-0-0"><span data-text="true">Dehydration occurs when your body consumes less water than it uses. In other words, there is a deficit in fluid intake. Because the human body is more than half water, it is paramount to consume copious amounts of it. We lose water when we perform basic functions like breathing, urinating, and sweating. In severe cases, it can even cause death. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="3be96-1-0"><span data-text="true">The main causes of severe dehydration are fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and a lack of access to drinking water</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="3be96-2-0"><span data-text="true">.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9dm93-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9dm93-0-0"><span data-text="true">There are many symptoms that may be indicative of dehydration. They include an increase in thirst, weakness, dizziness, and fainting. Treatment can include drinking water, an IV, and keeping body temperature in check. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="9dm93-1-0"><span data-text="true">If you </span></span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="9dm93-2-0"><span data-text="true">regularly</span></span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="9dm93-3-0"><span data-text="true"> go long intervals without drinking, make sure to pack water. Keeping well hydrated is beneficial to your health and can keep you feeling more awake.</span></span></span></div>
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