Diagnosis of Dehydration
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Easily diagnose dehydration this way:
1. Do a pinch testGrab a roll of skin on the back of your hand. If the skin remains raised, you might be dehydrated.1 |
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2. Check your urineA well-hydrated body produces mostly clear urine with a tinge of yellow. Darker yellow or orange urine are colours that warn that you might be dehydrated.1 Note: Certain foods, such as beetroot, darken urine. Various vitamins and medications may also change the colour. |
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3. Test for bad breathBreathe into your cupped hands and inhale through your nose to check. Lack of salvia can lead to bacteria overgrowth and bad breath.1 |
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4. Notice a craving for sweetsDehydration slows down the liver's production of glycogens, which leads to intense cravings for food, especially sweets.1 |
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