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Symptoms could include:
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Watery Diarrhea
- Dry Skin
- Dry Mouth
- Fast Heart Rate
- Decreased Urine Out...
- Abdominal Cramps
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Odor of Stool
- Lethargy
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Abdominal cramps; Dry mucus membranes or mouth; Dry skin; Excessive thirst; Glassy or sunken eyes; Lack of tears; Lethargy; Low urine output; Nausea; Rapid dehydration; Rapid pulse (heart rate) Sunken "soft spots" (fontanelles) in infants; Unusual...
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Because V. cholerae bacteria are sensitive to acid, most cholera-causing bacteria die in the acidic environment A false color transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Vibrio cholerae bacterium magnified 6,000 times its original size. (Photography...
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Dry skin is most common in your lower legs, arms, flanks (sides of the abdomen), and thighs. The symptoms most often associated with dry skin include: Scaling; Itching; Cracks in the skin.
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Dry mouth, known medically as xerostomia, is the abnormal reduction of saliva due to medication, disease, or medical therapy.
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Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is marked by a significant reduction in the secretion of saliva. Signs and symptoms of xerostomia include: dryness of the mouth cracked lips, cuts, or cracks at the corners of the mouth taste changes a burning ...
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Dry mouth, known medically as xerostomia, is the abnormal reduction of saliva due to medication, disease, or medical therapy.
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The heart rate, usually measured by checking the arterial pulse or sounds counting the times of the heart beat, is considered one of the vital signs. Vital signs – body temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure provide information about the state of health of a person and, if abnormal, offer clues to problems.
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Decreased urine output is defined as producing less than 500 milliliters of urine in 24 hours.
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Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and groin. This is often referred to as the stomach region or belly.
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Antispasmodic drugs relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach, intestines, and bladder.
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It is normal to have periods of low energy when one needs to rest and recuperate. However, if low energy persists and a person continually feels sluggish, disinterested in life, and has low energy, the situation should be investigated by a physician.
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