Can a person die from being dehydrated?
By crazylife
@crazylife (855)
United States
    March 13, 2008 6:03pm CST
                         
            I know some people have to go to the hospital when they are dehydrated, but can a person die from being dehydated?
2 responses
         @julievy (593)
 • United States
                    14 Mar 08
                    Yes, you can die from dehydration. Your body needs water in order for it's systems to work. You can live for weeks without food, but only days without water.
                    @crazylife (855)
 • United States
                            14 Mar 08
                                    
                            Ok, thanks so much for replying, I guess I need to start drinking more water
                            
                            
                        
                    
