If you were asked if you were dehydrated you would probably say no. But consider this: thirst is a poor indicator of dehydration, and that when you start to feel thirsty it is too late.
The symptoms of dehydration
Most common cause of Daytime Fatigue
Fuzzy short-term memory
Chronic pains in joints and muscles
Lower back pains
Headaches
Constipation
Overeating
Difficulty focusing on smaller print
Urine is bright yellow and has a strong odor.
(These can also be symptoms of more serious disease as well).
How do you know how much water is enough?
Many of us have heard that we need eight glasses of water a day. For some this is true, for others it may be more or it may be less. To calculate the amount of water your body needs, there are two calculations that can be employed:
Divide your body weight (lbs) by 2 this will give you the number of ounces you need on a daily basis. Example a 125lb woman will need to consume 62.5 oz of water (to get an idea of how much that is, think about an 8 oz baby bottle). This individual will need to drink the equivalent of 8 bottles for the entire day.OR
Drink one glass of water for every 20 pounds. So this 125 lb woman would need to drink 6.25 cups of water per day.
Talk to your doctor about how much water is enough for you.
Are you getting enough? Water, that is.
If you were asked if you were dehydrated you would probably say no. But consider this: thirst is a poor indicator of dehydration, and that when you start to feel thirsty it is too late.
The symptoms of dehydration
(These can also be symptoms of more serious disease as well).
How do you know how much water is enough?
Many of us have heard that we need eight glasses of water a day. For some this is true, for others it may be more or it may be less. To calculate the amount of water your body needs, there are two calculations that can be employed:
Talk to your doctor about how much water is enough for you.
Source: Walk-In Medical Clinic, Nassau, Bahamas