What are some symptoms of mild dehydration?

Dry skin is actually one of the first clues that you may be mildly dehydrated. Skipping out on the recommended eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day can also lead to headaches and dry mouth.

Mild dehydration can look different in different people and in different age groups. In infants and toddlers, we look for dryness of the mouth, a decrease in the amount of wet diapers, a sunken soft spot, or a lack of tear production with crying. In adults, we look for a low blood pressure, fast heart rate, as well as many of the above signs. You may notice you feel tired or sluggish or that your heart is pounding as well.