Dehydration is the process and consequence of becoming dehydrated or dehydrated . This verb, for its part, refers to eliminating or losing the water that is part of the composition or that an organism contains .
For example: "Dehydration of tomatoes in the sun can take more than a day" , "It is important to drink plenty of fluids when it is hot to avoid dehydration" , "The patient was admitted to the hospital with dehydration that required the provision of intravenous serum .
In living beings, dehydration is a health problem since the body does not have the fluid it needs for proper functioning. A human being should drink about three liters of water per day to maintain hydration, although this amount may vary according to weather conditions and other factors.
Excessive heat , intense physical exercise , and diseases such as cholera can lead to dehydration. Among the most frequent symptoms are thirst , dry skin and fatigue . Those who are dehydrated may become dizzy and faint . In the case of babies, it is common for them to have a dry mouth and cry without tears.
In the same way, we cannot ignore that other symptoms that indicate that you are experiencing dehydration are urinating less frequently than usual and even having dark-colored urine.
In addition to all of the above, we cannot ignore that the people who are considered to be most at risk of suffering from dehydration are babies, the elderly, pregnant women and those who practice sports.
No less relevant is knowing that there are several types of dehydration:
-Hypotonic dehydration, which occurs when more sodium is lost than water.
-Hypertonic dehydration, which is considered to occur when the loss of free water is greater than that of solutes.
-Isotonic dehydration, in which the loss of solutes and water is very similar.
Likewise, we cannot forget the existence of what is known as intentional dehydration which, like its name, is what the person intentionally seeks. You do this to achieve the weight you want and it consists of both limiting water consumption and excessive sweating.
In the event of dehydration, it is advisable to drink water or isotonic drinks little by little . Drinking a lot of liquid at once is counterproductive as it can cause vomiting. On the other hand, caffeinated and alcoholic beverages should be avoided because, instead of reversing the situation, they can aggravate dehydration.
To avoid falling into this health problem, it is established that it is necessary for adults to drink between 2 and 2.5 liters of water daily. In addition, they must follow a healthy, complete and balanced diet that includes foods such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, dairy products, cereals, as well as meat and fish.
Dehydrated foods , on the other hand, are subjected to a process to extract water . This measure facilitates its conservation, moving away the expiration or expiration date.