The danger lack fluids
1. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
When the body is dehydrated due to lack of drinking, the body will lose water faster than it loses electrolytes. As a result, there is an electrolyte imbalance that can lead to muscle spasms, weakness and an irregular heartbeat.
Depending on how severe the dehydration is, losing just 1-2% of body fluids can cause intense thirst, loss of taste, and feelings of discomfort.
When the loss reaches 3-4% can result in difficulty concentrating, excessive shaking, drowsiness, vomiting, and emotional instability.
Maintain the body’s electrolyte balance by consuming water according to the body’s needs, because electrolytes play a key role in maintaining tissue function, including the role of sodium in nerve communication.
2. Trigger chronic diseases such as diabetes
According to international hydration health expert from Paul Sabatier France University, Ivan Task, lack of fluids due to lack of drinking water can be a trigger for the onset of chronic diseases, such as diabetes.
In fact, a study conducted by Lisa Banker of the French National Research Institute revealed that adults who consume less water than the body needs can experience an increase in blood sugar levels and reach pre-diabetic levels.
According to him, this is caused by changes in the hormone vasopressin, which is an antidiuretic hormone that controls water storage in the body. Increasing the hormone vasopressin then has an impact on increasing blood sugar levels.
3. Bad impact on the kidneys
The next danger of not drinking enough water is having a bad impact on the kidneys. This is because, when there is a lack of fluids due to lack of drinking, your kidneys will work harder and the rest of the body’s metabolism will accumulate, so that it cannot be excreted by the urinary system properly.
In addition, international hydration health expert Ivan Task also said that lack of fluids will make the body release the hormone vasopressin, which causes an increase in the stress hormone cortisol, which triggers chronic inflammation for a long time. As a result, in the long term, your body can experience kidney failure, produce kidney stones, and even get urinary tract infections.
4. Hypovolemia
The next danger of drinking less water is a condition where there is a reduction in the volume of extracellular fluid, hypovolemia occurs when the fluid that comes out is isotonic fluid, ie water and sodium come out in proportionate amounts.
This results in the plasma osmolality being unchanged or the plasma sodium level remaining normal. Also known as volume depletion, hypovolemia usually occurs with bleeding and diarrhea.
5. Joint Disorders
In joints, water functions as a lubricant or lubricant in the form of joint fluid, which allows joints to move properly and reduces friction between joints.
You must balance the consumption of water to avoid the bones rubbing against each other and allow the body to carry out physical activities freely, such as running, jumping, and others.
6. Inhibits the recovery process when sick
Many experts have stated that human organs have the ability to heal themselves when they are sick.
However, the function of the body’s organs will be disrupted if your water intake is low.
This will result in the body’s organs will be less than optimal in removing toxins in the body which will ultimately hinder your healing process from disease.
