# Dehydration

#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">**What is it?**</span>

##### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">When the body loses too much water or fluids.</span>

#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">**What causes it?**</span>

- ##### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Heat exposure</span>
- ##### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Too much exercise</span>
- ##### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Vomiting</span>
- ##### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Diarrhea</span>
- ##### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Decreased fluid intake</span>

#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">**Signs/Symptoms:**</span>

- ##### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Weakness</span>
- ##### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thirst or dry mouth</span>
- ##### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dizziness</span>
- ##### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Confusion</span>
- ##### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Less urination than usual</span>

#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">**Plan of Action:**</span>

- ##### Contact a healthcare provider if you suspect someone is dehydrated

##### **The best first aid for dehydration is prevention: encourage everyone to drink enough to stay hydrated.**

##### If dehydration isn't addressed early enough, it can lead to life threatening medical conditions such as shock.