Dehydration . . .

This is a condition I see often. A quick way to test yourself is to pinch a bit of skin on the back of your hand, holding it for a few seconds. Observe when you let go of the skin. If it takes a while to return to its original state it could mean you are dehydrated.

Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staff

Mild to moderate dehydration is likely to cause:

• Dry, sticky mouth
• Sleepiness or tiredness — children are likely to be less active than usual
• Thirst
• Decreased urine output — no wet diapers for three hours for infants and eight hours or more without urination for older children and teens
• Few or no tears when crying
• Dry skin
• Headache
• Constipation
• Dizziness or lightheadedness

From the Mayo Clinic