Dehydration
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Dehydration Symptoms
Symptoms of mild dehydration include:
Decreased urination
Urine is darker
than usual
Symptoms of mild to moderate dehydration include:
Decreased urination
:
No urination for over 8 hours
Dizziness
Dry mouth
Dry skin
Fainting
Nausea
Excessive thirst
Weakness or fatigue
Rapid pulse
Symptoms of severe dehydration include:
Decreased urination
:
No urination for over 12 hours
Low blood pressure
Rapid pulse
Confusion
Lethargy:
Excessive sleepiness
Coma
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Related Topics:
Children's health
Diarrhea
Gastroenteritis
Infant feeding problems
Senior's health
Vomiting
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Decreased urination:
Dizziness
Fainting
Generalized weakness
Nausea
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Last Updated: Apr 11, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Posthauer ME. Hydration: an essential nutrient. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2005 Jan-Feb;18(1):32-3.
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