Signs of mild or severe dehydration include:
- Mild to severe constant thirst
- Dry or sticky mouth
- Bad breath
- Not peeing often & low volume
- Dark yellow pee
- Dry, cool skin
- Headaches or migraines
- Muscle cramps
- Dizziness
- Rapid heartbeat
- Rapid breathing
- Sunken eyes
- Darkness around eyes
- Sleepiness, lack of energy, confusion or irritability
- Fainting
- Constipation
- Poor skin complexion
- Wrinkles & sagging skin
- Brittle hair & nails
Symptoms for babies and young children can be different than for adults:
- Dry mouth and tongue
- Dry diapers for 3 hours or more
- Constipation
- Sleepiness, lack of energy, or irritability
- No tears when crying
- Sunken eyes, cheeks, soft spot on the top of the skull
Severe dehydration can cause your body to begin shutting down, resulting in organ failure and should be addressed/treated immediately.