What happens if you dont drink water?

Answer 1

You get dehydrated, then you die.

Answer 2

If you don't adequately hydrate your body, you will die; but drinking water isn't the only way to hydrate your body. Many solid and semi-solid foods that we regularly eat contain water that our bodies take in and use, and many liquids that we drink, such as coffee, tea, milk, soups, soft drinks, ale and beer, etc., also contain water that our bodies take in and use, although some of these also contain caffeine, which acts as a diuretic and will induce the excretion in the urine of some of the water taken in.

But the basic point remains: If you don't adequately hydrate your body, you will die. The English word "hydrate" is derived from the classical Greek word for "water."

Answer 3

in order to survive you must drink somekind of fluid whether its milk pop coolaid juice beer etc however water is the best for you it is also so much better for your kidneys. you will survive but in the long run it is not good on the kidneys some dont like plain water but if you take a glas of water and put a dash of something on it and drink it down it will help water is also good for your skin so dont stop drinking water find little tricks to help you drink it
good luck

Answer 4

Short answer: You get dehydrated.
Long Answer:

When it's hot outside and you've been sweating, you get thirsty. Why? Thirst is a sign of dehydration (say: dee-hye-dray-shun). Dehydration means that your body doesn't have enough water in it to keep it working right. A person gets water by drinking and eating. You lose water when you sweat, urinate (pee), have diarrhea, or throw up. You even lose a little water when you breathe.

Our bodies need water to work properly. Usually, you can make up for the water you lose - like when you come in from outside and have a long, cool drink of water. If you don't replace the water your body has lost, you might start feeling sick. And if you go too long without the water you need, you can become very ill and might need to go to the hospital.

Why Am I Dehydrated?
Many times kids get dehydrated when they are playing hard and having fun. Have you ever gotten really sweaty and red-faced when you've been playing? This often happens when it's hot outside, but it can happen indoors, too, like if you're practicing basketball in a gym.

Kids also can get dehydrated when they're sick. If you have a stomach virus (say: vye-rus), you might throw up or have diarrhea (say: dye-uh-ree-uh). On top of that, you probably don't feel very much like eating or drinking. A cold or flu can cause dehydration, too. That's why your mom or dad tells you to drink a lot of fluids when you're sick.

Signs of Dehydration
In addition to being thirsty, here are some signs that a person might be dehydrated:

feeling lightheaded or dizzy
rapid heartbeat
dry lips and mouth
Another sign of dehydration is not peeing as much. Normally, urine should be a pale yellow color. Dark or strong-smelling pee can be a sign of dehydration.

What to Do
If you can, try not to get dehydrated in the first place. If you're going to be going outside, it's a good idea to drink water before, during, and after you play, especially if it's hot. Dehydration can happen along with heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion (say: ig-zos-chun) and heat stroke. In addition to drinking water, it's smart to dress in cool clothes and take breaks indoors or at least in the shade.

If you're sick, keep taking small sips of drinks and soups, even if you're not that thirsty or hungry. Eating an icepop is a great way to get fluids. How is an icepop a liquid? Well, it's basically frozen water and flavoring. The warmth in your mouth and stomach turn it from a solid to a liquid. Other foods, such as fruits and vegetables, contain water, too.

Do I Need a Doctor?
Some cases of dehydration can be handled at home. But sometimes, that isn't enough to get a kid feeling better. A kid may need to go to the doctor or emergency department if he or she has a heat-related illness or a virus with vomiting or diarrhea that just won't quit.

At the hospital, the good news is that an intravenous (IV) line can get fluids into your body fast. An intravenous (say: in-truh-vee-nus) line is a special tube (like a very thin straw) that goes right into your veins, so the liquid goes right to where your body needs it most. It may pinch a little when the nurse is inserting it, but it often helps a person feel much better.

Thirst-Quenching Tips
So do you have to drink eight glasses of water a day? No, but you do need to drink enough to satisfy your thirst, and maybe a little extra if you're sick or if you're going to be exercising. The best drink is water, of course, but milk is another great drink for kids. Juice is OK, but choose it less often than water and milk. Sports drinks are fine once in a while, but water works just as well.

Limit soda and other sugary drinks, such as fruit punches, lemonades, and iced teas. These drinks contain a lot of sugar that your body doesn't need. Some of them also contain caffeine, which is a diuretic (say: dye-yuh-reh-tik). This means that caffeinated drinks cause you to urinate (pee) more often than normal. In other words, they tell your body to get rid of fluids. And as you now know, that's the opposite of what you need to do if you're dehydrated!

Answer 5

You will die with in 7 days or so. You need it for thousands of chemical reactions that manage the way the body lives. You use it up in that sense and you also sweat and breathe alot out.

Answer 6

The body is high percentage of water; why would you not want to

replenish the water in your body, for your blood and tissues?

Answer 7

radical weight lifters don't drink water before a competition so they're veins stick out from under their skin, no water does this to you. it's very unhealthy.

Answer 8

you die, but before that your skin will get yellow and your skin will start to get dry and dandriffy and your pee will yellow goldish in color and will stink so bad you will run out of the bathroom feeling sick. Gross yeah just a little but as retired soldier of war and gone a few days without water i know what happens. just drink it

Answer 9

"Symptoms may include headaches similar to what is experienced during a hangover, a sudden episode of visual snow, decreased blood pressure (hypotension), and dizziness or fainting when standing up due to orthostatic hypotension. Untreated dehydration generally results in delirium, unconsciousness, and in extreme cases death.
Dehydration symptoms generally become noticeable after 2% of one's normal water volume has been lost. Initially, one experiences thirst and discomfort, possibly along with loss of appetite and dry skin. Athletes may suffer a loss of performance of up to 50%, [citation needed]and experience flushing, low endurance, rapid heart rates, elevated body temperatures, and rapid onset of fatigue.
Symptoms of mild dehydration include thirst, decreased urine volume, urine that is darker than usual, unexplained tiredness, lack of tears when crying, headache, dry mouth, and dizziness when standing due to orthostatic hypotension.
In moderate to severe dehydration, there may be no urine output at all. Other symptoms in these states include lethargy or extreme sleepiness, seizures, sunken fontanel (soft spot) in infants, fainting, and sunken eyes.
The symptoms become increasingly severe with greater water loss. One's heart and respiration rates begin to increase to compensate for decreased plasma volume and blood pressure, while body temperature may rise because of decreased sweating. Around 5% to 6% water loss, one may become groggy or sleepy, experience headaches or nausea, and may feel tingling in one's limbs (paresthesia). With 10% to 15% fluid loss, muscles may become spastic, skin may shrivel and wrinkle, vision may dim, urination will be greatly reduced and may become painful, and delirium may begin. Losses greater than 15% are usually fatal. [2] "

Answer 10

You don't have to drink water per say.......you can get your hydration from other liquids and fruits and veggies.

Answer 11

your body takes water out of your cells to keep itself functional. if you don't drank water for too long, you won't have enough water in your system and you will die.