Try the skin pinch test to see if you're dehydrated |
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. Simply squeeze the skin on one of your finger knuckles for a moment, then let go. If you're well hydrated, the skin will return to its original position immediately, said. Dr. Karan Raj, a surgical doctor with the U.K.'s National Health Service. But if you're dehydrated, it loses its elasticity and will stay in a pinched or "tented up" position for a moment, he added. That's because skin retains water — a factor in its turgor, or ability to change shape and return to normal. A lack of skin turgor can be a sign of moderate to severe dehydration. |
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