Could You Be Dehydrated?

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of dehydration is essential as a cancer patient going through chemotherapy. Vomiting and diarrhea can often be a side effect of chemotherapy, and dehydration may be a result.

Dehydration is the loss of body fluids that can occur because of diarrhea, vomiting, heavy sweating, fever, and overexposure to the sun. Without these essential fluids, our bodies cannot function properly. Learn the signs of dehydration.

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