lack of hydration symptoms
10 Symptoms of Dehydration. Dehydration occurs when the body loses too much water without being replaced. This lack of adequate hydration then prevents the body from performing its normal functions. Even mild dehydration can produce symptoms that range from mood shifts and headaches to muscle cramps and constipation. While dehydration may set in at any time, it is a more common occurrence during summertime.
Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration During Pregnancy. A common sign of dehydration is âmaternal overheating.â Having adequate water in your system will help you regulate your body heat; however, if you are not drinking enough water during pregnancy, you can be prone to overheating.
One in five 'don't realise they need eight drinks a day'. 1  Just four per cent of doctors think people know how much water to drink. 2  Symptoms of dehydration include tiredness and loss of concentration. 3  Women should drink eight glasses of water a day, and men should have 10.