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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Dehydration: Lethargy and weakness. Irritability.

Question 6

what are signs of dehydration?

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See below: Feeling weak, lightheaded, fatigue, thirsty, dry mouth.

Question 7

what's the sign of  the dehydration?

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Dry: Dry eyes, dry mouth, thirst,  no urine, low blood pressure, mental changes as it progresses, syncope, death!

Question 8

what is the first sign of dehydration?

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Dehydration: The body usually develops thirst in the early phase of dehydration which can be caused by excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, or certain medications. Later symptoms are marked weakness, lightheadedness from low blood pressure, confusion.dark yellow but diminished urination.

Question 9

could you tell me what are signs of dehydration in 1 year olds?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: Your child is likely dehydrated if he is urinating less.  If it's a lot less, you should have him seen either by his doctor or go to the emergency department because he might need some IV fluids.  If he's just urinating a little less, then you'll have to increase the fluids you're giving him.  Pedialyte is a good option as is water.

Question 10

please answer! what are the non-obvious signs of dehydration to look for?

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Dehydration?: There are no non-obvious signs of dehydration. You can tell if you are losing weight by weight loss of 1-2 lbs/day. Other than that, you cannot diagnose dehydration other than by a low blood pressure, dry ski or an elevated sodium and potassium level in the blood with an elevated BUN to creatinine ratio.

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