These drugs work by increasing the body's elimination of salt and water, leading to mild dehydration.

Even mild dehydration can slow metabolism and sap your energy.

For mild dehydration in a child age 1 to 11:

Some studies suggest even mild dehydration can slow the metabolism and sap your energy.

Do you have symptoms of mild dehydration for longer than 48 to 72 hours?

Does your child have mild dehydration, and he or she is unable to drink enough to replace lost fluids?

Has your child had mild dehydration for 12 hours or longer, but he or she is able to drink enough to replace lost fluids?

They can cause mild dehydration, making dark circles more obvious.

Even mild dehydration can impair physical and mental performance.

Some were treated for mild dehydration and headaches, but overall they were found to be in good physical condition.