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Dehydration

Fluid and salt loss. Replace both, slowly.

How you know

  • Dark urine or none
  • Dry mouth, headache, dizziness on standing
  • Muscle cramps
  • Skin tents when pinched
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Move to shade and stop exertion.

Never

  • Never drink seawater, urine, or alcohol

Evacuate now if

  • Cannot keep fluids down
  • No urine for 8+ hours
  • Confusion, fainting, or racing pulse at rest