Describe the possible causes of dehydration

What will be an ideal response?


Dehydration can result from not drinking enough fluids, or from conditions that result in too much water being lost from the body, such as diarrhea, vomiting, high fever, and the use of diuretics. In some cases inadequate intake and increased loss can occur together.

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