Health Official Warns of Dehydration Dangers

MARSHALL — Texas temperatures are rising — and as the temp goes up, so does the danger of dehydration. Kim Smith, registered nurse with the Harrison County Health Department, says, “Your brain is 70 per cent water, so there’s a potential for dehydration there — and when people are dehydrated, their thinking and their thought processes get fuzzy. So it’s important to stay hydrated — and not just with beverages, but just plain good water.” Smith says symptoms of dehydration can include increased thirst, dry mouth, tiredness, decreased urine output, dark yellow urine, headaches, dry skin, and dizziness.