10 Signs of Dehydration
Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water due to excessive loss or inadequate intake. It can cause issues such as the disruption of metabolic processes. Dehydration can be caused by disease, excessive exercise, or high environmental temperature.
Most individuals can tolerate about 3 to 4 percent of total body water loss without significant health effects. However, when the loss ranges from 5 to 8 percent, those affected can experience mild symptoms. With over 10 percent of total body water loss, there can be severe thirst and significant symptoms. Death may even occur when the loss is between 15 to 25 percent.
Dehydration can also result in hypernatremia. Due to larger body water content, younger children are more susceptible to dehydration.
