Anne Truong MDMen's Sexual Health Doctor

What are some signs that can tell you if you're dehydrated? #youtubeshorts #ed #viral #dehydrated

23 Jul 2023 · 1 min

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A short YouTube clip by Anne Truong MD describing common signs of dehydration (thirst, dark urine—darker than lemonade color—lightheadedness, dizziness, fatigue, muscle cramps, dry mouth, severe symptoms like exhaustion or confusion) and offering simple prevention tips: drink fluids throughout the day (rough numeric guidance: ~125 ounces/day for men, ~90 ounces/day for women), avoid sugary drinks, and eat water-rich fruits and vegetables (e.g., watermelon).

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About 125 ounces per day.

About 90 ounces per day.

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Now, what are some signs that can tell you if you're dehydrated, if you're feeling thirsty, if your urine is dark, darker than just a lemonade color, or you start to feel lightheaded, dizzy, even fatigue, muscle cramps like I had last week, or dry mouth. If you start to even get, like, totally exhausted or just confused, it could be a sign of more severe dehydration as well, too. The easiest way is to force yourself to drink fluid throughout the day if you're a man, about 125 ounces, or you're a woman, about 90 ounces. Really avoid sugary drinks, as they can really dehydrate you. But eat fruits. Eat vegetables that are high in water content, such as watermelon.