Patient's question:
I don't know if he has this condition, and his mental state isn't good either. Could you please tell me what to do about a child who frequently has diarrhea and is dehydrated?Doctor's answer:
When a child has diarrhea, parents should not panic. First, observe whether the child is dehydrated and learn to estimate the degree of dehydration.Mild dehydration: Generally, children become easily irritable, cry more, feel thirsty, have reduced tears when crying, and produce less urine. The eye sockets are slightly sunken, the skin is slightly dry, and it takes longer for the skin to return to normal after being pinched.
Moderate to severe dehydration: Children appear lethargic, irritable, or drowsy. In severe cases, they may lose consciousness. They have weak and floppy limbs, no tears when crying, or dry mouth and tongue. The eye sockets are noticeably sunken, urine output is significantly reduced or absent, and the skin takes a long time to return to normal after being pinched. The child may suddenly lose weight, with a decrease of about 3%–10%, or even more.