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Signs and Symptoms of Winter Dehydration
By Diane Hanson
One of the biggest mistake many people make in winter is that they forget to drink water. In summer, dehydration is obvious – temperature soaring steadily, beads of sweat rolling off your brows, your vision starts to blur, you know you have to grab a glass or bottle of water and drink up.
In contrast with summer, the signs and symptoms of dehydration in winter may be subtle and gradual, making dehydration difficult to detect.
Psychologically, it is easy to forget hydration during winter because it is cold
and we are less likely to feel thirsty but heavy exercises or activities such as
shoveling snow, cycling, mountaineering, snowing-
Factor in dry winter air, the use of heaters indoors and the layers of thick clothing, winter dehydration can be happen.
The signs and symptoms of winter dehydration are very much the same as dehydration in summer – it can range from mild to severe.
Pay attention to the following warning signs of dehydration and make sure you drink plenty of water even if you don't feel thirsty.
Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration Include
• Dry sticky mouth, skin and mucous membrane
• Mild or extreme thirst
• Sleepiness, tiredness, irritability or decreased alertness
• Decreased, little or no urination
• Muscle weakness or spasms
• Headaches, dizziness or lightheadedness
• Sunken eyes, dry shriveled skin that lack elasticity
• Low blood pressure
• Rapid heartbeat
• Fever
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