The body loses about 0.5-0.7 gal (2-2.5 l) of fluid daily through breathing, digestion, sweating, and urination.
This amount is replenished with clean water and liquid coming from food and beverages.
Certain factors cause a higher fluid loss.
They include:
- physical activity
- hot and humid weather
- sickness (vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, fever) and certain diseases (cystitis, bladder stones, gout)
- dehydration (symptoms include thirst, dry mouth, fatigue, muscle weakness, headache, decreased urine output or absence of urination, or dizziness.)
- pregnancy and breastfeeding
In such cases, you should consume more fluid than usual.
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