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Dehydration is a condition caused by the loss of too much fluid from the body. It happens when you are losing more fluids than you are taking in, and your body does not have enough fluids to work properly. You can become dehydrated because of: Diarrhea Vomiting Sweating too much Urinating too much, which can happen because of certain medicines and illnesses Fever Not drinking enough water or other fluids Who is more likely to develop dehydration? generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/dehydration.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Dehydration; Guideline: NICE CG84 diarrhoea and vomiting in children, WHO IMCI
Dehydration is a condition caused by the loss of too much fluid from the body. It happens when you are losing more fluids than you are taking in, and your body does not have enough fluids to work properly. You can become dehydrated because of: Diarrhea Vomiting Sweating too much Urinating too much, which can happen because of certain medicines and illnesses Fever Not drinking enough water or other fluids Who is more likely to develop dehydration?
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: vomiting, diarrhoea, diarrhoea acute, dehydration signs.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: oral rehydration; recheck urea and electrolytes.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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NICE CG84 diarrhoea and vomiting in children, WHO IMCI
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