Question 1

how can i treat dehydration in children fast?

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Hospital care: The fastest recovery from significant dehydration occurs when a kid is rehydrated with IV fluids based on lab tests that verify the type  and extent of the dehydration. Minor cases can be managed by standard oral rehydration fluids given in small amounts frequently.

Question 2

what increases the risk of dehydration in children?

Accepted Answer

Lack of water: The risk of dehydration goes up with exposure to hot and dry conditions which enhance perspiration to keep the body cool. This leads to water loss. Exercise does the same thing. Any set of circumstances with sweat increases the risk of dehydration. The general rule is that if you feel thirsty you are already dehydrated! so supply your children with free access to water.

Question 3

symptoms of dehydration - in children vs. in adults?

Accepted Answer

See below: Dehydration in children may be subtle and the infant or child will be listless, and may have atemperature, and high pulse rate and low blood pressure.In adults they will complain of feeling thirsty, generalized weakness.Dry skin, headache, and have a high pulse rate and low blood pressure.

Question 4

what problems may increase the risk of dehydration in children?

Accepted Answer

Lack of water: The risk of dehydration goes up with exposure to hot and dry conditions which enhance perspiration to keep the body cool. This leads to water loss. Exercise does the same thing. Any set of circumstances with sweat increases the risk of dehydration. The general rule is that if you feel thirsty you are already dehydrated! so supply your children with free access to water.

Question 5

does anyone know the early symptoms of dehydration in children?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: Lethargy and weakness. Irritability.

Question 6

can low creatinine in children be due to dehydration?

Accepted Answer

No: Most of our "normal" lab values are from adults. Babies and young children should have a "low" creatinine compared to adult norms as they are normal for their age. It is not from dehydration. If dehydrated, creatinine may be high.

Question 7

what is probably the fatal cause in g6pd abnormal children? could dehydration be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Fatality rare in G6P: Fatality is rare in g6pd and may occur following a severe haemolytic event. Persons with g6pd deficiency must strictly avoid things that can trigger an episode which might include dehydration. Spontaneous recovery fem a haemolytic episode is the usual outcome.

Question 8

would extended/accumulated moderate dehydration be tx'd the same as more severe short term sxs?

Accepted Answer

Depends : It depends upon the cause of the chronic dehydration and what your electrolyte abnormalities are, if any.

Question 9

what can cause dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Two main issues: Hydration is your state of water balance. The human body is made up of so many fluid/water based systems that poor hydration can cause the system to fail.Dehydration is caused by 2 main issues:doesn't come in or goes out too fast. If you have no fluid intake, over time your body pees, perspires or breathes  off fluid.If you vomit, pee or poo away your fluids you get dry.Either produces dehydration.

Question 10

how can i avoid dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Lots of Fluids : Drink lots of fluids especially clear liquids in small amounts frequently. Most doctors recommend 8-12 glasses (each glass is of about 8 ounces or 250 ml) per day. U may need more if u r very active with lots of exercise or running. Also if outside temperature is over 100F fluid requirement increases because of insensible losses. Water is the best fitness drink but you have so many choices.

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