Consequences of Not Drinking Enough Water
The rise in body temperature: Sweat is how your body typically cools itself and maintains its internal temperature. Without enough water, your body cannot properly sweat and as a result, your core temperature increases, which can make you feel hot. Drop-in blood pressure: Minagawa says dehydration occurs largely because of a decrease in the volume of plasma— which is the liquid part of the blood that contains proteins—and as a result, blood pressure also drops. Nausea or vomiting: In response to the rise in internal body temperature, a drop in blood pressure, and an increase in heart rate, you could become nauseous or even start throwing up. Muscle cramp: Sweating may cause a decrease in both plasma volume and electrolyte levels, which is associated with exercise-induced muscle cramps. Constipation: Water helps to move food along through your gastrointestinal system. A water deficit could cause you to feel backed up. Inadequate fluid consumption is touted as a common culprit in constipation and increasing fluid intake is a frequently recommended treatment. Sluggish bowel function is a result of the water receptors in the colon not getting enough water to soften the stools. Higher Risk of Stroke Not drinking enough water and being dehydrated can increase the risk of strokes and prolong recovery time, if you’ve had one. Skin Problems Excessively dry skin and chapped lips are all signs of dehydration. When you have too little water available in your body you also sweat less. This leads to clogged pores, cysts, and acne breakouts.