Dehydration - Overview
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Occurs as a result of abnormal water loss from the body. Vomiting & diarrhea (especially in infants & children) Drugs that increase urine excretion (diuretics) Excessive sweating particularly with prolonged exertion Decreased water intake Burns Heat Vomiting and diarrhea continue Symptoms of dehydration continue in spite of adequate water and electrolyte intake In case of children - if they are less interactive or playful, have a dry mouth, and urinate less frequently Excessive tiredness Confusion and disorientation Dizziness when standing up doesn't go away Weak or rapid pulse Fits (seizures) Bloody or black stool In case of children- if they become sleepy or lethargic, have no tears, develop a bluish discoloration to the skin, breathe rapidly Drink at least 6 glasses of fluids every day Fluid intake should be increased on hot days, during or after prolonged exercise Drink fluids with electrolytes before and during exercise as well as afterward Drink plenty of water Use oral rehydration salts Avoid areas where the temperature or humidity is high Avoid ice cold water Make yourself more comfortable by lying down with a cool, wet towel on your forehead
Vomiting & diarrhea (especially in infants & children)
Drugs that increase urine excretion (diuretics)
Excessive sweating particularly with prolonged exertion
Decreased water intake
Burns
Heat
Vomiting and diarrhea continue
Symptoms of dehydration continue in spite of adequate water and electrolyte intake
In case of children - if they are less interactive or playful, have a dry mouth, and urinate less frequently
Excessive tiredness
Confusion and disorientation
Dizziness when standing up doesn't go away
Weak or rapid pulse
Fits (seizures)
Bloody or black stool
In case of children- if they become sleepy or lethargic, have no tears, develop a bluish discoloration to the skin, breathe rapidly
Drink at least 6 glasses of fluids every day
Fluid intake should be increased on hot days, during or after prolonged exercise
Drink fluids with electrolytes before and during exercise as well as afterward
Drink plenty of water
Use oral rehydration salts
Avoid areas where the temperature or humidity is high
Avoid ice cold water
Make yourself more comfortable by lying down with a cool, wet towel on your forehead
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