Your body offers all sorts of clues about what's going on inside it — if you know where to look. When it comes to being dehydrated, a quick skin pinch can be one way to find out if you're losing more fluids than you're taking in. Dehydration means your body doesn't have enough fluids to work properly, a potentially life-threatening condition. It can sneak up on you so try the test: Simply squeeze the skin on one of your finger knuckles for about 3 seconds, then let go. If you're well hydrated, the skin will return to its original position within a couple of seconds. If it doesn't and stays in a pinched position for a moment, it can be a way to tell if you're dehydrated. Tap the link to find out why a skin pinch can detect dehydration and why the test doesn't work for everyone. |
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