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Dehydration (dee-hy-DRAY-shun)
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Definition: Loss of fluids from the body, often caused by diarrhea. May result in loss of important salts and minerals.

Common Misspellings: dehidration, dehighdration

Related Resources:

Fighting Dehydration
Diarrhea from IBS & IBD can lead to this serious side effect.

How to Avoid Dehydration
Tips on how to avoid dehydration.

What is Dehydration?
General signs of dehydration.

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