What are the effects of being dehydrated?
                                
                                
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                                Over 75% of Americans may be chronically dehydrated, a condition that occurs when you lose more fluids than you take in. The effects of being dehydrated can range from mild symptoms like fatigue and headaches to severe, life-threatening complications involving your brain, kidneys, and heart.