Dehydration

What are the symptoms of dehydration?If you suspect that you or your child is severely dehydrated, seek immediate medical attention. Signs of dehydration in kids include:Dry tongue and dry lips.No tears when crying.Fewer than six wet diapers per day (for infants), and no wet diapers or urination for eight hours (in toddlers).Sunken soft spot on your infant’s head.Sunken eyes.Dry, wrinkled skin.Deep, rapid breathing.Cool, blotchy hands and feet.Dehydration symptoms in adults may include:Headache, delirium and confusion.Tiredness (fatigue).Dizziness, weakness and lightheadedness.Dry mouth and/or a dry cough.High heart rate but low blood pressure.Loss of appetite but maybe craving sugar.Flushed (red) skin.Swollen feet.Muscle cramps.Heat intolerance or chills.Constipation.Dark-colored pee (urine). Your pee should be a pale, clear color.Can dehydration cause fever?No, dehydration doesn’t typically lead to fever. But many diseases and disorders that cause fever can also cause dehydration.Doe...