Excess fluid loss and, as a consequence, a violation of the water-salt balance and is called dehydration. Every parent should know how to prevent such a condition in a child and what to do if dehydration does happen, as reported by the Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. net Causes of dehydration As is known, our body mostly consists of water, and the younger the child, the higher the percentage of fluid in his body. So in the smallest it is up to 80% of the body weight, whereas in the adult 50-60%. In the ordinary state there is a constant process of loss (with urine, breathing, sweat) of the fluid and replenishing it with drinks and food. However, there are situations when the body loses too much fluid, this is:.

• Diarrhea when large amounts of fluid come out with frequent and fluid stools • Vomiting caused by viral or bacterial infection • Insufficient drink in high ambient temperatures - this can happen outdoors, in heat and even at home if the room is too warm and dry. In this case, moisture is lost with sweat. • High body temperature in the child, especially with viral infections • Upper respiratory tract infections (ARI), especially accompanied by coughing, runny nose • Very active, motile games and lack of drinking while doing this. The girl has a cold (photo: Fotolia) Signs of dehydration If the child is sick, diarrhea, vomiting, high fever, the risk of dehydration is critically high. The fact that a child loses too much fluid can be judged by such signs • The child does not urinate for more than 4 hours, the urine is dark and with a strong odor • Cry without tears • Dry lips, mucous membranes of the mouth • Dense saliva or lack of it • Severe drowsiness, loss of activity • Rapid heartbeat and breathing • Cool pens and legs, even in extreme heat • Headache is possible The reliever will also show a clinical blood test - in this condition, the level of hemoglobin and hematocrit.

Than to water a child with dehydration In order to get the child out of this condition, a comprehensive approach is necessary - to find out and eliminate the cause that caused dehydration and urgently restore the water-salt balance. The best option for this would be a drug for peroral rehydration (for example, Regidron).

Usually it is a dosage powder that contains all the necessary salts and trace elements, it needs to be diluted with ordinary pure water, in the proportion indicated on the package. Water should be at room temperature, drink in small sips and as often as possible.

Sweet drinks, especially juices, carbonated drinks during dehydration can do more harm than good.

If the child does not want or can not drink, or the condition does not improve within 24 hours, it is necessary to consult a doctor - in this case it is possible to replenish the fluid intravenously, with the help of droppers.

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