‘Dehydration‘ is no joke
Normally, our body loses about 2.5 liters of water per day through sweat, breath, and excretion. But when the body loses too much water, it will put it at risk of #dehydration. And most office workers spend all their time working each day, forgetting important things like drinking water.
What is dehydration?
Dehydration occurs when the body loses more water from both the blood vessels and cells than it receives. Dehydration is often related to blood sugar levels. When blood sugar levels are high, water is drawn from cells to lower sugar levels. If the body is left severely dehydrated and not replaced in a timely manner, it can have adverse effects.
Why? The body is dehydrated.
Causes of dehydration include:
- Vomiting, diarrhea, exercise, or even taking certain medications
- Infants and the elderly are at risk of dehydration because their bodies do not contain a lot of water.
- Patients with chronic diseases such as kidney disease or diabetes, where even a small amount of stimulation can easily cause dehydration.
- Those who like to exercise heavily must also be careful of dehydration caused by exercise.
When the body lacks water…what happens?
When the body lacks water, the cells, tissues and organs cannot function normally. It may also trigger other complications such as heat cramps, heatstroke, brain swelling because the brain draws a lot of water into the cells. It also affects the kidneys and urinary tract system, such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones or kidney failure. And if dehydration occurs frequently over a long period of time, it can also cause seizures, which is a result of an imbalance of minerals in the body, such as potassium and sodium, causing muscle contractions or loss of consciousness.
How do you know if your body is dehydrated?
1. Observe the color of urine , which is darker than normal, or if it is mixed with red or brown, it is recommended to see a doctor immediately.
2. Check the elasticity of the skin by pulling the skin on the back of the hand up and then releasing it. If the skin can bounce back to its original position within 2 seconds, it is considered normal. However, if it takes longer, it may be a sign of dehydration.
3. Check the blood circulation at the fingertips. Normally, our blood flows to the fingertips, causing our nails to be pink-red. To check, squeeze เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย the nail and hold for 2-3 seconds (the nail will turn white), then release. The nail should return to pink immediately. However, if you release it for more than 3 seconds and it is still white, assess that dehydration may occur.