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Severe Dehydration
Health Encyclopedia: Dehydration
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. Vomiting and diarrhea are common causes.
Infants and children are more susceptible to dehydration than adults because of their smaller body weights and higher turnover of water and electrolytes. The elderly and those with illnesses are also at higher risk.
Dehydration is classified as mild, modera...
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Expert & Community Posts
Staying Hydrated in the Heat
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Health Guide
Dehydration: Migraine and Headache Trigger
...to 5% can negatively impact reaction time, concentration and judgment.Losing 9 - 15% results in severe dehydration and is life-threatening. Symptoms of dehydration: Excessive... Read more »Dehydration
...Carefully monitor someone who is ill, especially an infant, child, or older adult. If you believe that dehydration is developing, consult a doctor before the person becomes moderately or severely... Read more »Renal vein thrombosis
...blockage of the vein. It may be associated with nephrotic syndrome. In some children it occurs after severe dehydration, and is a more serious condition than in adults. Dehydration is the most... Read more »Dengue fever
...Expectations (prognosis) Full recovery is expected. Complications Febrile convulsions Severe dehydration Calling your health care provider Call your health... Read more »Dehydration
...sunken fontanelles (the soft spot on the top of the head) in an infant Lethargic or comatose (with severe dehydration) In addition to the symptoms of actual dehydration, you may also have... Read more »Images
Jet lag is a combination of symptoms experienced after flying in an airplane, especially on long trips. Fatigue, irritability, dehydration, and a broken sleep pattern are common symptoms of jet lag.... Read more »
Medications
...serious problems due to a loss of too much body water (dehydration). If you experience signs of... Read more »
...infrequently result in a loss of too much body water (dehydration). Contact your doctor promptly... Read more »
...infrequently result in a loss of too much body water (dehydration). Contact your doctor promptly... Read more »
This medication is a combination of two drugs, an ACE inhibitor (benazepril) and a "water... Read more »
...have any of these unlikely but serious symptoms of dehydration or mineral loss: muscle cramps... Read more »
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