Patient's question:
I've had diarrhea for several days, and the anti-diarrheal medicine hasn't worked. Then today, I went to see a doctor who gave me an IV drip, but I still had diarrhea a few hours later. When leaving, the doctor advised me to pay close attention to dehydration. What are the symptoms of dehydration?Doctor's answer:
Long-term nausea and vomiting cannot stop diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration. During nausea and vomiting, it's not just water; it also involves electrolytes in the water, such as potassium ions, sodium ions, and chloride ions. Therefore, the main symptoms of dehydration are poor skin elasticity, nausea, sunken eyes, fatigue, increased urine output, dizziness, and even changes in consciousness. Some patients may experience shock and fainting again.