Dehydration usually occurs when the body does not have sufficient amount of water or fluids in it to properly function, as you are either losing the fluids too quickly or not taking in enough with the activities you are doing. Dehydration can easily occur on hot days when your body is producing more sweat than normal to stay cool, or when you are feeling ill and have symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea. Mild to moderate dehydration in adults and should be taken seriously and seen by a medical professional at Rocky Mount Family Medical, some signs and symptoms of mild to moderate dehydration include: • Feeling thirsty • Dry and sticky mouth • Dry skin • Infrequent urination • Dark yellow urine • Headaches • Muscle cramping If you begin to show symptoms of severe dehydration, especially in babies, children or seniors, it is necessary for you to immediately get medical treatment from a nearby emergency room. Signs and symptoms of severe dehydration can include: • No urination or extremely dark yellow pee • Dry skin • Dizziness • Rapid beating heart or breathing • Sunken eyes • Feeling lethargic • Tired confused or irritable • Fainting If you or someone you know is showing signs of dehydration, visit Rocky Mount Family Medical today. For more information, call us or schedule an appointment online! We are conveniently located at 804 English Road, Suite 100 Rocky Mount, NC 27804. We serve patients from Rocky Mount NC, Nashville NC, Westry NC, Dortches NC, Red Oak NC, and Sharpsburg NC.