The past several nights I've felt really dry. Almost like that feeling you get when you have a fever, but I don't have one. Could it be I'm dehydrated?? I don't drink as much water as I used to and I drink a lot of caffeine (coffee & tea) ...if I go drink a lot of water now I'll be up all night having to take a leak lol
2007-12-22 13:55:06 · 7 answers · asked by TabulaRasa 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
thanks all :) i'll drink more water
2007-12-22 14:17:07 · update #1
Signs and symptoms:
Mild to moderate dehydration is likely to cause:
Dry, sticky mouth
Sleepiness or tiredness — children are likely to be less active than usual
Thirst
Decreased urine output — fewer than six wet diapers a day for infants and eight hours or more without urination for older children and teens
Few or no tears when crying
Muscle weakness
Headache
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Severe dehydration, a medical emergency, can cause:
Extreme thirst
Extreme fussiness or sleepiness in infants and children; irritability and confusion in adults
Very dry mouth, skin and mucous membranes
Lack of sweating
Little or no urination — any urine that is produced will be dark yellow or amber
Sunken eyes
Shriveled and dry skin that lacks elasticity and doesn't "bounce back" when pinched into a fold
In infants, sunken fontanels — the soft spots on the top of a baby's head
Low blood pressure
Rapid heartbeat
Fever
In the most serious cases, delirium or unconsciousness
Unfortunately, thirst isn't always a reliable gauge of the body's need for water, especially in children and older adults. A better barometer is the color of your urine: clear or light-colored urine means you're well hydrated, whereas a dark yellow or amber color usually signals dehydration.
2007-12-22 14:02:33 · answer #1 · answered by 777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yap youre dehydrated. drinking coffee (caffiene) will make you more active which means your body will need water. The only way to compensate with these used water is to rehydrate. Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily. If its serious, drink gatorade.
2007-12-22 22:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by jt1925 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you need to drink water. Drink lots more water. Sounds like you are not getting enough.
2007-12-22 21:59:04 · answer #3 · answered by That one 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try to drink water as regularly as possible...not just right b4 u go to sleep...drink water throughout the day.
2007-12-23 02:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by MexiCubRican 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite possibly.
2007-12-22 22:03:08 · answer #5 · answered by ♥BrownEyedGirl♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you might. drink alot of water and only water(:
2007-12-22 22:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could be dehydrated
2007-12-22 21:58:19 · answer #7 · answered by Chris E 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋