Signs you are not drinking enough water

Your body is good at telling you when it needs water. The signs are easy to miss, especially on a busy day. Here are the common ones.

Common signs of mild dehydration

• Feeling thirsty. The most obvious sign, and an early one.
• Dark yellow or strong-smelling pee. Pale straw yellow is what you want.
• Peeing less often than usual, or only small amounts.
• Feeling tired or finding it hard to focus.
• Headache.
• Dry mouth, lips or eyes.
• Feeling dizzy or light-headed, especially when you stand up.

What to do

• Drink water in small, regular amounts rather than a lot at once.
• On hot days or after exercise, drink more than usual.
• If you have been sweating a lot or have been unwell, an oral rehydration solution can help replace salts.

Prevent it with a simple routine

The easiest way to avoid dehydration is to drink steadily through the day. Set a personal goal with our water calculator, then let gentle reminders do the remembering.

Source: NHS: Dehydration. This article is general information, not medical advice.