Dry Mouth, Headaches, Constipation & More: Here are 9 Signs You're Drinking Too Little Water There are still a good number of people that deprive themselves of many benefits of water by not drinking enough of it on a daily basis, and this affects their bodies in ways they might not even realize. Here are 9 signs to help identify when you are not drinking enough water.
Here are 9 signs to help identify when you are not drinking enough water. DRY MOUTH If your mouth is always dry, it’s a clear sign you might not be drinking enough water. However, there are certain medications that cause dry mouth. In this case, the dry mouth might be a side effect of the drug and not caused by dehydration. HEADACHES If you are experiencing slight headaches, check yourself. Assess your water consumption in the past hours and determine if it has been less than adequate. Dehydration may be the cause of the slight headaches. A glass of water, preferably cold but not too cold, may help get rid of that headache. REDUCED URINATION AND DARK-COLOURED URINE If in a day, you rarely have to pee, it is likely you are dehydrated. Also, when you eventually pee, if your urine is dark yellow or worse, dark brown, it is a sign you are probably dehydrated and need to drink more water. SLIGHT HUNGER PANGS Slight hunger pangs especially after just eating not too long ago, may be c...