What are the signs for dehydration

Because of the cleft lip and palate, and the feeding problems it may cause, your child may become dehydrated (d-HI-dra-ted). Dehydration happens when your child’s body is too dry from not getting enough liquids. Dehydration is a serious pro…

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Dear Cassie: You will need to do your best to get fluids into your daughter or she could become dehydrated. Try applesauce as it has water in it. Try jello (is considered a fluid). Use a medicine dropper to get fluid in if you must. The sym…

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I very recently had the same problem although I’d been vomiting due to morning sickness & didn’t want to get dehydrated & end up in hospital. I called my Dr & spoke to a nurse who said to try small regular sips of water, icey po…

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What are the signs of dehydration?

Q: I have been on a new medication and have lost all appetite. I feel sick every time I eat or drink something and haven’t eaten much for the last 2 days. Also, I haven’t had hardly anything to drink either. What are signs of serious dehydration that I need to watch for?my mom has already called the doctor and a pharmacist. they are saying that it is just side affects from starting the meds.

A: You may want to speak to your doctor and mention the side effects that you are having. Dehydration occurs when your body loses a lot of water.. Causes of water loss via sweating, diarrhea, lack of drinking water, urinating, etc.Basic signs include:1) Dry mouth2) Constipation3) sleepy/groggy4) nausea5) dizziness6)headacheHope this helps. You can also visit www.webmd.com

I am 8 months pregnant what are the signs of dehydration?

Q: I should be drinking more water but recently my urine has been really dark and i have been more tired and my head has been hurting. And sometimes I crave water could this be a sign of dehydration…problay huh?

A: Severe dehydration is where your body actually gets to the point where you can’t move-well, barely….a lighter form is where you have constant headaches, look really pale, and have a sticky mouth- I think they call it cotton mouth, chapped lips, glossy eyes, all of those are signs. What you are explaining doesn’t sound like anything serious-yet. I would drink more though. The babies amniotic fluid has to change out, that new fluid comes from what you put in…

What are the signs of dehydration in babies?

Q: what can i do to prevent or help if he does get dehydrated? (he has a virus and has been vomiting!)he is just over 10 months olddoctor wont see him (as usual in the uk) says to keep an eye on him, but i cant sleep, im so worried anyone else got any advice for a worried sick mother?plus evrytime i give him fluids he vomits it bak up!

A: vomiting is one symptom, along with dark yellow urination (due to lack of water to assist of filtration in kidneys)your child may cry and or feel hot. I would give your child some liquids. If this doesn’t help, I would advice consulting your child’s pediatrician.Best of luck!