MUST READ: 12 INEVITABLE SIGNS YOU ARE NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER

We are always told we are never drinking enough water and sometimes hearing the amount needed doesn’t even seem possible task. 

However, ignoring these medical warnings can have some pretty bad long-term effects. 

Here are some of the major ones compiled by Viral Cycle:

1. PREMATURE AGING

As we age, so our bodies can retain less water. Obviously, you should therefore increase your water intake. Premature aging is seen on the outside, but the inside can also suffer damage.

2. DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS

Besides hydrating the mouth and throat, water also allows the digestive system to function properly. When dehydration sets in, there is less mucus present in the stomach, and the stomach acid can cause major problems – leading to heartburn as well as indigestion.

3. HUNGER PAINS

When dehydration strikes, your body is often under the impression you are hungry. This can happen any time of the day or night. Eating, however, gives your body more work, whereas when you drink water, you purify the organs, supplying them with the fuel needed to engage in its normal processes.

4. LETHARGY AND FATIGUE

A dehydrated body uses the water in the blood to be able to function. Blood which is not properly hydrated leads to a lack of oxygen, which in turn leads to fatigue.

5. TAKE LONGER TO HEAL

Water flushes out toxins, allowing your organs to filter out waste products. Water, however, is the fuel the organs need to do so. When dehydration sets in, however, water is taken out of the blood to feed the organs so they can do their work, leading to a different set of problems.

6. YOUR MUSCLE MASS DECREASES

Muscles are also mostly made up of water. This means, of course, less water = less muscle. Drinking water throughout a workout keeps one hydrated and decreases one’s chances of developing inflammation.

7. JOINT PAIN

Water makes up 80% of a person’s spinal discs and cartilage, and by keeping the body hydrated, you stop the joints from grinding together as we move. It allows the joints to absorb shock.

8. DRY EYES

When your body experiences a lack of water, it could lead to dry eyes that tend up being bloodshot. Your tear ducts dry out, and your eyes can be seriously harmed.

9. THIRST

Genuine thirst is more than a dry mouth. Someone who is genuinely thirsty feels they cannot drink enough water, and it is necessary to consume water until the body has had its fill.

10. DRY SKIN

Your largest organ, the skin needs to be hydrated. One of the earliest signs of dehydration, in fact, is indicated by a dry skin, and can, in fact, lead to worse problems. One of these is a lack of sweat, making the body unable to wash away the dirt or oil which was accumulated during the course of the day. It is also excellent for preventing breakouts.

11. DRY MOUTH

Although it seems quite obvious you need water when your mouth is dry, many do not do so, opting for sugary drinks which only offer a temporary solution. Water, on the other hand, lubricates the mucous membranes found in the mouth and throat, keeping the mouth moist long after drinking it.

RECOMMENDATION

The only way to avoid dehydration is to keep drinking water - even when you feel you aren't thirsty.

KEEP AT IT

Ideally, we should have a bottle or glass of water on hand all the time, taking a sip even when you don’t think you need it. There is no harm in it, and a lot to be gained.

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