Frequently asked questions about law enforcement in health care settings.

Patient & Family Education Materials

Start over with a New Search

What's Dehydration?

Article Translations: (Spanish)

Dehydration

Say: dee-hy-DRAY-shun

Don't sweat this long word! Dehydration is what happens when there's not enough water in the body. Be sure to drink a lot of water to stay happily hydrated.

Back To Top

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

© 1995-2026 KidsHealth ® All rights reserved. Images provided by iStock, Getty Images, Corbis, Veer, Science Photo Library, Science Source Images, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com

Give to Kids Day

Today is Give to Kids Day!

A day for our generous community to join together to ensure that even the tiniest hearts get the strongest possible start.