Content

• Steps
• Warnings
• What do you need

Wondering how to deal with dehydration? Or perhaps you are worried that your body may be dehydrated but do not know the symptoms of this? Dehydration is more common than you might imagine, so it is very important to identify and take care of the problem as soon as possible.

Steps

1. 1 Learn about the symptoms of dehydration.
   • Headache
   • Irritability
   • Weakness
   • Sweet cravings
   • Cravings for salty
   • Dizziness
   • Diarrhea
   • Dry mouth
   • Nausea
   • Vomit
   • Lack of tears
   • Lack of sweat
   • Muscle spasms
   • Decreased urination
   • Heart palpitations
2. 2 Look for signs of dehydration in the other person.
   • Check for symptoms.
   • Be alert if someone develops these symptoms, especially if they are obvious, as you will need to help that person.
3. 3 If you notice that someone is suffering from dehydration, then pay attention if it is an elderly person, a child or an adult. If you are dealing with an elderly person or a child, then inform him that he is dehydrated and it is very dangerous.
   • Do the same with all people, but also know that children and the elderly are most at risk of dying from this malaise.
4. 4 Seek medical attention without hesitation. Call an ambulance or take the victim to the emergency department of the nearest hospital.

Warnings

* Always seek emergency medical attention immediately at the first sign of severe dehydration. Call an ambulance or take the victim to the hospital.

• “Severe dehydration is serious. Only people with a professional medical education should provide assistance to a person with dehydration, since it is a question of human life.

What do you need

• Water or liquids containing electrolytes.