What is dehydration ?
Dehydration means that your body doesn't have enough water in it to keep it working right. A person gets water by drinking and eating.you lose water when you sweat, urinate pee, have diarrhea, or throw up. You even lose a little water when you breathe.
Why am I Dehydrated ?
Many times kids get dehydrated when they're playing hard and having fun.On top of that, you probably don't feel very much like eating or drinking.That's why your mom or dad tells you to drink a lot of fluids when you're sick.
What Are the Signs of Dehydration ?
Being thirsty is the top clue. Here are some other signs that a person might be dehydrated:
- feeling lightheaded, dizzy, or tired
- rapid heartbeat
- dry lips and mouth
What Should I Do ?
If you're going to be going outside, it's a good idea to drink water before, during, and after you play, especially if it's hot. Dehydration can happen along with heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion
and heat stroke.Limit soda and other sugary drinks, such as fruit punches, lemonades, and iced teas.
Do I Need a Doctor ?
Some cases of dehydration can be handled at home. But sometimes, that isn't enough to get a kid feeling better. A kid may need to go to the doctor or emergency room if he or she has a heat-related illness or a virus with vomiting or diarrhea that just won't quit.At the hospital, the good news is that an intravenous say: in-trah-VEE-nus IV line can get fluids into your body fast.
Hello Peter, I was delighted to read your blog titled Dehydration-Hydration. You have given your readers lots of important information about how we get dehydrated, what symptoms to look for and how to re-hydrate someone who is affected by dehydration. Well done, Peter.
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