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Dehydration means your body does not have as much water and fluids as it should. Dehydration can be caused by losing too much fluid, not drinking enough water or fluids, or both. |
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Symptoms
In addition to the symptoms of actual dehydration, you may also have vomiting, diarrhea, or the feeling that you"can'...
Causes
Your body may lose too much fluids from:Vomiting or diarrheaExcessive urine output, such as with uncontrolled diabete...
Tests
Low blood pressure Blood pressure that drops when you go from lying down to standing Rapid heart rate Poor skin turgo...
Treatments
Drinking fluids is usually sufficient for mild dehydration. It is better to have frequent, small amounts of fluid (u...
Complications
Untreated severe dehydration may result in seizures, permanent brain damage, or death.
Prevention
Even when healthy, drink plenty of fluid every day. Drink more when the weather is hot or you are exercising.
Doctor Specialties
Call 911 if you or your child have the following symptomsDizzinessLightheadednessLethargyConfusionCall your doctor ri...
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