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Decreased fluids in the body
Symptoms may include increased thirst, dry lips or mouth, low urine output, increased heart rate and low blood pressure
Caused most commonly due to vomiting or diarrhea but may also be caused by reduced fluid intake, fever or uncontrolled diabetes
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females
Can occur at any age but most common in young children and infants
May be mild to severe depending on underlying cause and other complications
Treatments
Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
When vomiting:
Give small amounts of room temperature fluid frequently (5 ml or 1 teaspoon every minute)
If vomiting occurs again, wait 30-60 minutes
Use oral rehydration solutions:
Pedialyte
Carbohydrate/electrolyte-containing drinks
Mix ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 liter water (measure exact)
Continue to breast feed sick babies
Avoid salty broths, milk, sodas and fruit juices
Suck on small pieces of ice (not small enough to choke on!)
Severe dehydration needs immediate medical attention
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