Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in. If it's not treated, it can get worse and become a serious problem. There are three main types of dehydration: hypotonic (primarily a loss of electrolytes), hypertonic (primarily loss of water), and isotonic (equal loss of water and electrolytes). Drink fluids when you feel any dehydration symptoms. If you find it hard to drink because you feel sick or have been sick, start with small sips and then gradually drink more. You can use a spoon to make it easier for your child to swallow the fluids. You should drink enough during the day so your pee is a pale clear colour. Drink when there's a higher risk of dehydrating. For example, if you're vomiting, sweating or you have diarrhoea. The Mayo Clinic recommends women drink 92 fluid ounces (11.5 cups) per day and men drink 124 fluid ounces (15.5 cups) per day. Individuals on the go, athletes, and people exposed to high temperatures should increase their water intake to avoid dehydration. When too much water is lost from the body, its organs, cells, and tissues fail to function as they should, which can lead to dangerous complications. If dehydration isn’t corrected immediately, it could cause shock. Dehydration can be mild or severe. You can usually treat mild dehydration at home. Severe dehydration needs to be treated in a hospital or emergency care setting. Illnesses that cause continuous vomiting or diarrhea can result in dehydration. This is because vomiting and diarrhea can cause too much water to be expelled from your body. Important electrolytes are also lost through these processes. Electrolytes are minerals used by the body to control the muscles, blood chemistry, and organ processes. These electrolytes are found in blood, urine, and other fluids in the body.  Vomiting or diarrhea can impair these functions and cause severe complications, such as stroke and coma.

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