signs your child has dehydration?
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['a dry or sticky mouth.', 'few or no tears when crying.', 'eyes that look sunken.', 'in babies, the soft spot (fontanelle) on top of the head looks sunken.', 'peeing less or fewer wet diapers than usual.', 'dry, cool skin.', 'irritability.', 'drowsiness or dizziness.']
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["Persistent headaches. One of the first things you might notice when you're dehydrated is a throbbing headache. ... ", 'Sluggish bowel function. ... ', 'Dull skin. ... ', 'Fatigue. ... ', 'Weight gain. ... ', 'Dry mouth.']
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['Not peeing or having very dark yellow pee.', 'Very dry skin.', 'Feeling dizzy.', 'Rapid heartbeat.', 'Rapid breathing.', 'Sunken eyes.', 'Sleepiness, lack of energy, confusion or irritability.', 'Fainting.']
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urinary retention, severe skin rash, blurred vision, and. dehydration (symptoms include feeling very thirsty or hot, inability to urinate, heavy sweating, and hot and dry skin).
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Clammy skin and fainting can also occur. People who are dehydrated may also appear as if their skin is a yellow tone, and their eyes may appear as if they are sunken in or dark.
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['diarrhea that is watery or bloody;', 'fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;', 'easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;', 'urinating less than usual or not at all;', 'severe skin rash, itching, or peeling;', 'agitation, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior; or.', 'seizure (black-out or convulsions).']
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But there some signs of severe hyperhydration But if hyperhydration is bad enough to cause hyponatremia, there are some telltale symptoms. They include nausea, vomiting, headaches, confusion, drowsiness, fatigue, restlessness, irritability, muscle weakness, cramps, or spasms, seizures, and coma.
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Dehydration can be very dangerous, especially for babies and toddlers. Children can even die if they are not treated.
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DEHYDRATION Dry lips are a sign that your hydration levels are low. Dehydration upsets the natural balance of minerals in your body and wreaks havoc on your skin.
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['Dehydration.', 'Weakness and fatigue.', 'Nausea and headaches.', 'Constipation.', 'Inadequate vitamin and mineral intake.']
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['Pulling at a wet or dirty diaper.', 'Hiding to pee or poop.', "Interest in others' use of the potty, or copying their behavior.", 'Having a dry diaper for a longer-than-usual time.', 'Awakening dry from a nap.', "Telling you that they're about to go, are going or have just gone in their diaper."]
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['Certain medications. ... ', 'Heart, kidney and liver problems. ... ', 'Syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone (SIADH). ... ', 'Chronic, severe vomiting or diarrhea and other causes of dehydration. ... ', 'Drinking too much water. ... ', 'Hormonal changes. ... ', 'The recreational drug Ecstasy.']
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In infants and toddlers, persistently dry diapers are a sign of dehydration. If your baby is younger than 6 months and produces little to no urine in 4 to 6 hours, or if your toddler produces little to no urine in 6 to 8 hours, she may be dehydrated.
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['lethargy.', 'weakness.', 'fainting or collapse.', 'pale or white gums.', 'confusion.', 'excessive weeing.', 'increased thirst.']
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['Increased thirst.', 'Frequent urination.', "Bed-wetting in children who previously didn't wet the bed during the night.", 'Extreme hunger.', 'Unintended weight loss.', 'Irritability and other mood changes.', 'Fatigue and weakness.', 'Blurred vision.']
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['give them plenty of fluids.', 'look out for signs of dehydration.', 'give them food if they want it.', 'check on your child regularly during the night.', 'keep them at home.', "give them paracetamol if they're distressed or unwell.", "get medical advice if you're worried about your child."]
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About dehydration Water makes up over two-thirds of the healthy human body. It lubricates the joints and eyes, aids digestion, flushes out waste and toxins, and keeps the skin healthy. Some of the early warning signs of dehydration include: feeling thirsty and lightheaded.