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Dehydration
Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that cause vomiting or diarrhoea may, for example, lead to dehydration. There are a number of other causes of dehydration including heat exposure, prolonged vigorous exercise (e.g., in a marathon), kidney disease, and medications (diuretics).
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