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DEHYDRATION

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If the body is exposed to a dry and hot condition, dehydration  very common heat-related injuries that can be very dangerous if left unchecked.   What is Dehydration? Dehydration is a process in which the body loses water rapidly and there is no water replacement. What Causes Dehydration? Under normal conditions, we all lose body water daily through sweat, tears, urine and stool. In a healthy person, this water is replaced by drinking fluids and eating foods that contains water. When a person becomes so sick with fever, diarrhea or vomiting or if an individual is overexposed to the sun, dehydration occurs. This is caused when the body loses water content and essential body salts such as sodium, potassium, calcium bicarbonate and phosphate.   Occasionally, dehydration can be caused by drugs, such as diuretics, which deplete body fluids and electrolytes. Whatever the cause, dehydration should be treated as soon as possible.   What are the Symptoms of Dehydration?