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Dehydration : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • inadequate fluid intake

Causes Overview Articles

Dehydration
Your body may lose too much fluids from:Vomiting or diarrheaExcessive urine output, such as with uncontrolled diabetes or diuretic use Excessive sweating (for example, from exercise) Fever You might not drink enough fluids because of: NauseaLos...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 28, 2007
Dehydration
Causes of dehydration may include the following:.diuretics or other medication that increase fluid loss.Sweating and the output of urine both decrease during dehydration.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Dehydration
Dehydration is the excessive loss of water from the body. Water can be lost through urine, sweat, feces, respiration, and through the skin.
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
Dehydration
Fever also increases the respiratory rate, resulting in additional water loss from the lungs. Further causes of fluid loss that may be overlooked include caffeine and alcohol consumption, which increase urination and fluid excretion.Decreased oral...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Dehydration
Strenuous activity, excessive sweating, high fever, and prolonged vomiting or diarrhea are common causes of dehydration. So are staying in the sun too long, not drinking enough fluids, and visiting or moving to a warm region where it doesn't often...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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