When temperatures soar, it is important to be aware of the effects that heat can have on your health. Dehydration can occur quickly, especially if you plan on being active outdoors in the summertime. Humidity and high temperatures can leave you experiencing symptoms of dehydration very quickly. Learning how to identify the symptoms of dehydration and taking precautions on days when you plan on exerting yourself outdoors in the heat can help you prevent dehydration. Keep reading to learn more about how quickly dehydration occurs, symptoms, and tips for preventing dehydration so that you can enjoy the summer weather.
If you’re feeling under the weather, or are experiencing symptoms of dehydration, AFC Urgent Care Centennial is available to help. Our walk-in clinic is open 7 days a week, including on weekends. We accept walk-in patients, or you can save your spot in advance using the button below.
How Fast Does Dehydration Happen?
Dehydration can occur very quickly depending on the circumstances. If you’re already dehydrated, and then go outside and physically exert yourself, you may experience symptoms almost immediately. In many cases, people ignore mild symptoms of dehydration, which can lead to symptoms worsening quickly over time. It is important to constantly hydrate throughout the day to prevent symptoms of dehydration from occurring.
Symptoms of Dehydration
Dehydration symptoms can vary greatly depending on how severely you’re dehydrated, your activity level, and your body’s specific needs. However, symptoms typically begin very mild and may include fatigue, headaches, and dark urine. If ignored, symptoms may become more severe and can include feeling lightheaded, dry mouth, inability to sweat, and eventually loss of consciousness in extreme cases. Dehydration can also lead to recovery complications, including muscle cramping.
Tips for Preventing & Treating Dehydration
Dehydration is very common; however, when left untreated, it can negatively affect your health. Monitoring for symptoms of dehydration is vital to determining how much water your body needs to cool itself down and self-regulate. If you know you’re going to be outdoors in high temperatures or sweating heavily, plan to hydrate heavily beforehand and bring water with you to refuel your body. Afterwards, consider having an electrolyte drink to add back any lost salts from sweating heavily. This will aid in recovery and help prevent symptoms of dehydration like muscle cramping.
Walk Into AFC Centennial for Same-Day Care for Dehydration Symptoms
If you’re experiencing symptoms of dehydration, or are looking for guidance on preventing dehydration symptoms, AFC Urgent Care Centennial is here to help. Our board-certified medical providers are available 7 days a week to provide support for dehydration symptoms and offer guidance on managing your hydration habits to prevent symptoms in the future.
Our walk-in clinic has short wait times and affordable costs. We work with most medical insurance providers and accept self-paying patients. If you’re in need of convenient medical care, simply walk into our office! To learn more about our clinic, get in touch with us by calling (303) 220-9168.
