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The agency will try to deal with dehydration by stimulating the thirst centers in the brain, which prompts the person to drink more fluids. By cons, if water consumption does not correspond to the fluid loss, dehydration worsens and the body responds by decreasing sweat and urine production. A well hydrated person will have emissions of clear urine every 3 to 4 hours. As the water in the bloodstream is very important, the water in cells and surrounding tissues begin to enter the bloodstream.

If dehydration continues, the cells begin to shrivel and malfunction, and tissues of the body begin to dry out. Because brain cells are more susceptible to dehydration, a person may make an episode of confusion and even falling into a coma.

Because of dehydration, electrolytes (dissolved minerals such as sodium, potassium and chloride) from the body may become deficient, and water can no longer move as easily from inside cells into the blood. The amount of water that moves into the bloodstream is reduced even more, and blood pressure can drop, causing dizziness and loss of feeling faint, especially if the person stands up suddenly.

If the loss of water and electrolytes continues, blood pressure can fall dangerously low, causing shock and severe damage to many internal organs such as kidneys, liver and the brain.