significant dizziness, confusion, fainting, very little or no urination, extreme weakness, or an inability to keep fluids down.
Severe dehydration requires prompt medical attention, particularly in young children, older adults, and people who are already ill.
The Bottom Line
You don’t need a complicated hydration routine.
The key is to drink regularly, increase your fluid intake when you’re losing more water through heat, exercise, vomiting, or diarrhea, and pay attention to signs that your body may need more fluids.
Water isn’t a miracle cure—but it is essential for keeping your
