Being Dehydrated Can Make You Tired, Grumpy and Sick

Are you drinking enough water? If not, your body could be crying out from thirst in the form of fatigue, irritability, bad breath and more.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• It’s estimated that 20% to 30% of older adults are dehydrated, often due to water deprivation and the fact that people naturally have a lower volume of water in their body as they get older

• Infants and children may also become quickly dehydrated, especially if they’re sick and suffering from vomiting or diarrhea

• Bad breath, sugar cravings…