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Terminal dehydration

Terminal dehydration is when a person's body doesn't get enough water and all of their organs start to shut down. Think of it like watering a plant - if you don't give it water, it will wilt and eventually die.

When a person goes through terminal dehydration, their body goes through different stages. At first, they may feel really thirsty and their mouth might feel dry. This is because their body is trying to get more water.

As they continue to go without water, they might start to feel dizzy or confused. Their urine (pee) might become darker because there is less water in it.

Eventually, their body will start to shut down. This means that their heart, lungs, and other organs won't work properly. They might become really tired or stop breathing altogether.

Terminal dehydration is something that can happen to people who are very sick or at the end of their life. It's important to make sure that people who are going through this are comfortable and not in pain. Sometimes, doctors will give them medicine to help with this.
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