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Dehydration symptoms
Determination of fluid balance
There is not yet an exact measuring method to determine whether you have a water shortage. The following 4 measurements give a reasonably reliable impression:
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Urine color (see picture below)
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Lift skin on top of hand: skin fold should not remain standing like a tent
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Press a nail for 5 seconds: should be done in 3 seconds. be red again
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Body composition measurement: an analysis of your body composition
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Possible symptoms of a water shortage are:
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increased thirst
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constipation
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think less clearly
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fatigue in the afternoon
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daytime sleepiness
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dizziness
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muscle stiffness/pain
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headache
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reduced immune system function
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dry skin/mouth/lips
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bad breath
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urinary tract inflammation
Urine color
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