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DehydrationDDehydrationDehydrationEnglishNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)BodyNAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2019-02-11T05:00:00Z8.7000000000000060.10000000000001370.00000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water to function properly. Learn how illness can cause dehydration and how it is treated. </p><h2>What is dehydration?</h2><p>Every day, we lose body fluids (water and other liquids) in our urine, stool, sweat and tears. We replace the lost fluids by eating and drinking. Normally, the body balances these processes carefully, so we replace as much water as we lose. Minerals in the body, such as sodium, <a href="/Article?contentid=220&language=English">potassium</a> and chloride, help to keep a healthy fluid balance.</p><p>Dehydration happens when more fluid leaves the body than enters it. This can happen when a child does not drink enough fluid or when they lose more body fluid than normal. When a child is sick, fluid is lost through <a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=English">vomiting</a>, <a href="/Article?contentid=7&language=English">diarrhea</a> and <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">fever</a>. The imbalance of losing fluid without replacing it results in dehydration.</p><p>Dehydration can happen slowly or quickly, depending on how the fluid is lost and the age of the child. Younger children and babies are more likely to become dehydrated. This is because their bodies are smaller and they have smaller fluid reserves. Older children and teens can more easily handle minor fluid imbalances.​</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Babies and younger children are at greater risk of dehydration.</li><li>Early, appropriate treatment can prevent dehydration.</li><li>Children with mild dehydration can be managed at home.</li><li>Children with moderate to severe dehydration should be seen by a doctor.</li></ul><h2>Common signs and symptoms of dehydration</h2><p>Your child may show one or more of the following symptoms of dehydration:</p><ul><li>dry, cracked lips and a dry mouth</li><li>passes less urine than normal, no urine for eight to 12 hours, or dark-coloured urine</li><li>drowsiness or irritability</li><li>cold or dry skin</li><li>low energy levels, seeming very weak or limp<br></li><li>no tears when crying<br></li><li>sunken eyes or sunken soft spot (fontanelle) on baby's head<br></li></ul> <div class="asset-video"><p></p> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ESvlOfNkjaA">frameborder=&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;quot;0&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;quot;</iframe>  <br> <p></p></div><h2>Causes of dehydration</h2><p>The most common causes of dehydration are:</p><ul><li>poor fluid intake during an illness</li><li>fluid losses from <a href="/Article?contentid=7&language=English">diarrhea</a> and/or <a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=English">vomiting</a>.<br></li></ul><p>Healthy children can vomit or have loose stools once in a while without becoming dehydrated. When a child is sick, dehydration can happen quickly and be very dangerous, especially for babies and young children. If children are vomiting, have diarrhea and are not able to drink, they can lose fluids quickly and become very sick.</p><h2>Measuring dehydration</h2><p>The Clinical Dehydration Scale is used by health-care professionals to determine the severity of dehydration. Parents and caregivers can use it at as well. Using this scale can help to guide you as to whether your child is getting better, staying the same or getting worse. A doctor may use more findings to assess dehydration, but this scale is a good place to start. If you have any concerns, see a doctor to get your child checked.</p><p>The chart assigns points for certain signs or symptoms you observe in your child. The higher the point total, the worse the dehydration.</p><h3>To calculate your child's dehydration status:</h3><ol><li>mark down your child's symptoms</li><li>for each symptom, find the point value in the chart</li><li>add up the points to get a score for your child's level of dehydration. </li></ol><p>For example, if your child has dry mucous membranes* (2 points), decreased tears (1 point), and a sweaty appearance (2 points), the total point value is 5 points. A score of 5 points means your child has moderate to severe dehydration. </p><h3>Clinical Dehydration Scale</h3><table class="akh-table"><thead><tr><th> </th><th>0</th><th>1</th><th>2</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td> <strong>General appearance</strong></td><td>Normal</td><td>Thirsty, restless, or lethargic but irritable when touched</td><td>Drowsy, limp, cold, sweaty</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>Eyes</strong></td><td>Normal</td><td>Slightly sunken</td><td>Very sunken</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>Mucous membranes*</strong></td><td>Moist</td><td>Sticky</td><td>Dry</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>Tears</strong></td><td>Present</td><td>Decreased</td><td>Absent</td></tr></tbody></table><p>*Mucous membranes include the moist lining of the mouth and the eyes.</p><p>Score of 0 = no dehydration</p><p>Score of 1 to 4 = some dehydration</p><p>Score of 5 to 8 = moderate to severe dehydration</p><p>(Goldman, 2008)</p><h2>Treatment of dehydration</h2><p>The treatment of dehydration is based on how dehydrated your child is. Over-the-counter medications to treat vomiting and diarrhea are not recommended for children.</p><h3>Moderate to severe dehydration (score of 5 to 8 on the Clinical Dehydration Scale)</h3><p>Take your child to see a doctor or go to the nearest hospital for assessment and treatment right away.</p><h3>Mild dehydration (score of 1 to 4 on the Clinical Dehydration Scale)</h3><p>Offer your child diluted apple juice, followed by their prefered drink or <a href="/Article?contentid=982&language=English">oral rehydration solutions</a> to replace the water and salts your child has lost. Oral rehydration solutions such as Pedialyte, Gastrolyte, Enfalyte or other brands contain a properly balanced amount of water, sugars and salts to help the body absorb the fluid.</p><p>Giving your child water on its own is not enough because water lacks sugars and salts, which are needed to treat dehydration.<br></p><p>Give your child 5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoons) every five minutes. Slowly increase this amount to reach the amount your child will tolerate. If your baby is breastfeeding, continue to breastfeed. If your baby refuses to breastfeed, see a doctor immediately. </p><h3>No dehydration (score of 0 on the Clinical Dehydration Scale)</h3><p>Continue to offer your child fluids and an age-appropriate diet. If your child has vomiting or diarrhea, give diluted apple juice, their preferred drink or oral rehydration solution for each diarrhea or vomiting episode. Give 60 – 120 mL (1/4 to ½ a cup) for toddlers and 120 mL (1/2 a cup) for older kids. Continue to offer your child small frequent feedings.</p><h2>Treatment after rehydration</h2><p>Once your child is better hydrated, the next step is to work toward getting them back to what they normally eat. This can usually happen about four to six hours after the last episode of vomiting. Offer your child the usual foods and drinks they enjoy.</p><p>You do not need to give your child a restrictive diet such as BRAT (bananas, rice, apple sauce, toast). However, avoid offering your child foods that have a high sugar content, fried or high-fat foods, and spicy foods until they have recovered. These foods can be more difficult to digest.</p><p>Do not dilute your child's formula or milk with water, oral rehydration solution or any other fluid.</p><p>If your child has ongoing diarrhea or vomiting, give diluted apple juice, your child's preferred drink or oral rehydration solution for each stool or vomiting episode. Give 60 – 120 mL (1/4 to 1/2 a cup) for toddlers and 120 mL (1/2 a cup) kids. You can also offer them the usual foods and drinks they enjoy. Even if there is diarrhea, it is usually better to continue offering nutritious foods your child's body needs to recover and to heal. </p><h2>When to see a doctor</h2><p>Go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 911 if:</p><ul><li>your child does not appear to be recovering or is becoming more dehydrated</li><li>there is blood in the diarrhea or vomit, or the vomit turns green in colour</li><li>your child has pain that you cannot manage easily or that is making them unable to take in enough fluids</li><li>your child refuses to take oral rehydration solution or preferred drink, even with a syringe</li><li>your child has persistent vomiting or diarrhea and is unable to drink enough fluids to keep up with the losses</li><li>your child does not make urine for more than 6 hours (if a baby) or 12 hours (if an infant)</li><li>your child is very sleepy or very irritable </li></ul><p>Your child may show physical changes when their condition is serious or when their condition gets worse. Parents and caregivers can learn how to <a href="https://www.healthcareexcellence.ca/media/s3bbk5nv/20221216_signsmaterialsqr_en.pdf">spot these signs</a> in order to seek help from a health-care provider.</p>
التجفافاالتجفافDehydrationArabicNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)BodyNAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2009-11-17T05:00:00Z9.0000000000000058.00000000000001280.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>يحدث تجفاف الجسم عندما لا يكون لديه ما يكفي من المياه ليعمل بشكل صحيح. تعلّم كيف يمكن ان يسبب مرض التجفاف وكيف يتم علاجه.<br></p>
脱水脱水DehydrationChineseSimplifiedNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)BodyNAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2019-02-11T05:00:00Z001282.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>脱水是指人体内没有充足水分,导致身体无法正常运转。阅读下文,了解疾病如何引起脱水,以及脱水的治疗方式。</p><h2>要点</h2><ul><li>婴儿和幼童更易出现脱水。</li><li>及早采取适当治疗,可以防止发生脱水。</li><li>轻微脱水症状,在家中即可进行治疗。</li><li>出现中度至重度脱水症状的儿童,则应由医生进行治疗。</li></ul>
脱水脱水DehydrationChineseTraditionalNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)BodyNAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2019-02-11T05:00:00Z002151.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>脫水是指人體內沒有充足水分,導致身體無法正常運轉。閱讀下文,瞭解疾病如何引起脫水,以及脫水的治療方式。</p><h2>要點</h2><ul><li>嬰兒和幼童更易出現脫水。</li><li>及早採取適當治療,可以防止發生脫水。</li><li>輕微脫水症狀,在家中即可進行治療。</li><li>出現中度至重度脫水症狀的兒童,則應由醫生進行治療。</li></ul>
DéshydratationDDéshydratationDehydrationFrenchNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)BodyNAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2019-02-11T05:00:00Z9.0000000000000058.00000000000001280.00000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>La déshydratation survient quand le corps n’a pas assez d’eau pour bien fonctionner. Découvrez de quelle façon la maladie peut causer la déshydratation et comment on la traite.</p><h2>Qu’est-ce que la déshydratation?</h2><p>Chaque jour, nous perdons des fluides corporels (de l’eau et d’autres liquides) par l’urine, les selles, la sueur et les larmes. Nous remplaçons les fluides perdus en mangeant et en buvant. Normalement, le corps fait appel à ces processus afin de remplacer l’eau perdue. Certains minéraux présents dans le corps, comme le sodium, le <a href="/Article?contentid=220&language=French">potassium</a> et le chlorure, aident à assurer l’équilibre des fluides.</p><p>La déshydratation survient lorsque la quantité de fluides corporels qui est éliminée par le corps est supérieure à la quantité qui y pénètre, par exemple lorsqu’un enfant ne boit pas suffisamment de liquides ou lorsqu’il élimine plus de fluides corporels qu’à la normale. Lorsqu’il est malade, il peut éliminer des fluides par des <a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=French">vomissements</a>, de la <a href="/Article?contentid=7&language=French">diarrhée</a> et de la <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=French">fièvre</a>. Ce déséquilibre entre la perte et le remplacement des fluides corporels conduit à la déshydratation.</p><p>La déshydratation peut se manifester lentement ou rapidement, selon la manière dont les fluides sont perdus et l’âge de l’enfant. Les jeunes enfants et les bébés sont plus susceptibles de souffrir de déshydratation, car leur corps et leurs réserves de fluides sont plus petits. Les enfants plus âgés et les adolescents tolèrent mieux certains déséquilibres hydriques mineurs.</p><h2>À retenir<br></h2><ul><li>Les bébés et les jeunes enfants sont plus susceptibles de souffrir de déshydratation.</li><li>Un traitement précoce et adéquat peut prévenir la déshydratation.</li><li>Les enfants qui souffrent d’une légère déshydratation peuvent être soignés à la maison.</li><li>Les enfants qui présentent une déshydratation moyenne à grave devraient être examinés par un médecin.</li></ul><h2>Symptômes fréquents de déshydratation</h2><p>Votre enfant pourrait présenter l’un ou plusieurs des symptômes de déshydratation suivants :</p><ul><li>des lèvres sèches et craquelées ainsi qu’une bouche sèche;</li><li>uriner une plus petite quantité de liquide qu’à l’habitude, ne pas uriner du tout pendant une période de 8 à 12 heures ou produire une urine de couleur foncée;</li><li>présenter de la somnolence ou de l’irritabilité;</li><li>avoir la peau froide ou sèche;</li><li>avoir peu d’énergie, sembler faible ou léthargique;</li><li>absence de larme pendant les pleurs;</li><li>présenter des yeux enfoncés ou une fontanelle enfoncée sur le dessus de la tête s’il s’agit d’un bébé. </li></ul><h2>Causes de la déshydratation</h2><p>Les causes de déshydratation les plus fréquentes sont les suivantes :</p><ul><li>une faible consommation de liquides lorsque l’enfant est malade;</li><li>une perte de fluides en raison de la <a href="/Article?contentid=7&language=French">diarrhée</a> ou des <a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=French">vomissements</a>.</li></ul><p>Les enfants en santé peuvent vomir ou présenter des selles molles à l’occasion sans souffrir de déshydratation. Lorsqu’un enfant est malade, la déshydratation peut survenir rapidement et être très dangereuse, particulièrement chez les bébés et les jeunes enfants. Si les enfants vomissent, ont de la diarrhée tout en étant incapable de boire, ils peuvent rapidement éliminer des fluides et aggraver leur état.</p><h2>Mesurer la déshydratation </h2><p>Les professionnels de la santé utilisent une échelle clinique de déshydratation afin de déterminer sa gravité. Les parents et les personnes qui prennent soin des enfants peuvent aussi y avoir recours. En utilisant cette échelle, vous pouvez évaluer si l’état de votre enfant s’améliore, s’il est stable ou s’il s’aggrave. Un médecin utilisera probablement d’autres données pour évaluer la déshydratation, mais cette échelle offre un bon point de départ. Si l’état de votre enfant vous préoccupe, consultez un médecin.</p><p>Le tableau attribue des points à certains symptômes que vous pouvez observer chez votre enfant. Plus le score est élevé, plus la déshydratation est grave.</p><h3>Afin de calculer le degré de déshydratation de votre enfant :</h3><ol><li>Notez les symptômes de votre enfant.</li><li>Trouvez le pointage associé à chaque symptôme noté dans le tableau.</li><li>Faites la somme des points afin de trouver le score qui détermine le degré de déshydratation de votre enfant.</li></ol><p>Par exemple, si votre enfant présente un assèchement des membranes muqueuses* (2 points), une réduction des larmes (1 point) et s’il est en sueur (2 points), le score total est de 5 points. Lorsque le score atteint 5 points, votre enfant souffre de déshydratation modérée à grave.</p><h3>Échelle clinique de déshydratation</h3><table class="akh-table"><thead><tr><th> </th><th>0</th><th>1</th><th>2</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td> <strong>Apparence générale</strong></td><td>Normale</td><td>L’enfant a soif, il est agité ou il est léthargique, mais irritable lorsqu’on le touche</td><td>L’enfant est somnolent, est faible, a froid, est en sueur</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>Yeux</strong></td><td>Normaux</td><td>Légèrement enfoncés</td><td>Très enfoncés</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>Membranes muqueuses*</strong></td><td>Humides</td><td>Collantes</td><td>Sèches</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>Larmes</strong></td><td>Présentes</td><td>Réduites</td><td>Absentes</td></tr></tbody></table><p>*Les membranes muqueuses comprennent la paroi humide qui se trouve à l’intérieur de la bouche et des yeux.</p><p>Score de 0 = aucune déshydratation </p><p>Score de 1 à 4 = légère déshydratation </p><p>Score de 5 à 8 = déshydratation moyenne à grave </p><p>(Goldman 2008)</p><h2>Traiter la déshydratation </h2><p>Le traitement à privilégier dépend du degré de déshydratation de votre enfant. Les médicaments sans ordonnance pour traiter les vomissements et la diarrhée ne sont pas recommandés pour les enfants.</p><h3>Déshydratation modérée à grave (score de 5 à 8 sur l’échelle clinique de déshydratation)</h3><p>Consultez un médecin pour votre enfant ou allez à l’hôpital afin qu’il soit examiné et qu’il reçoive des soins immédiats.</p><h3>Déshydratation légère (score de 1 à 4 sur l’échelle clinique de déshydratation)</h3><p>Offrez à votre enfant du jus de pommes dilué, suivi de sa boisson favorite ou d’une <a href="/Article?contentid=982&language=English">solution orale de réhydratation</a> afin de remplacer l’eau et les minéraux que votre enfant a perdus. Les solutions orales de réhydratation, comme le Pedialyte, le Gastrolyte, l’Enfalyte ou d’autres marques, contiennent le bon équilibre d’eau, de sucre et de minéraux pouvant favoriser l’absorption des liquides par le corps.</p><p>Ne donner que de l’eau à votre enfant n’est pas suffisant, car elle manque de sucre et de minéraux, qui sont nécessaires au traitement de la déshydratation.</p><p>Donnez à votre enfant de 5 à 10 ml (1 ou 2 cuillères à thé) toutes les 5 minutes. Augmentez graduellement la quantité jusqu’à ce que vous atteigniez celle que votre enfant peut tolérer. Poursuivez l’allaitement si vous allaitez votre enfant. S’il refuse de prendre le sein, consultez un médecin immédiatement.</p><h3>Aucune déshydratation (score de 0 sur l’échelle clinique de déshydratation)</h3><p>Continuez d’offrir des fluides à votre enfant ainsi qu’un régime alimentaire adapté à son âge. S’il est atteint de vomissements ou de diarrhée, offrez-lui du jus de pommes dilué, sa boisson favorite ou une solution orale de réhydratation après chaque épisode de diarrhée ou de vomissement. Administrez de 60 à 120 ml (¼ à ½ tasse) de liquide pour les tout-petits et 120 ml (½ tasse) de liquide pour les enfants plus âgés. Continuez d’offrir à votre enfant de petits repas fréquents.</p><h2>Traitement après la réhydratation</h2><p>Une fois que votre enfant est mieux hydraté, la prochaine étape consiste à lui faire reprendre son régime alimentaire habituel. Habituellement, c’est possible dans les 4 à 6 heures suivant le dernier épisode de vomissements. Offrez à votre enfant les aliments et les boissons qu’il consomme habituellement.</p><p>Il n’est pas nécessaire de donner à votre enfant un régime restrictif comme le régime antidiarrhéique (bananes, riz, compote de pommes, toast). Évitez cependant de lui donner des aliments dont la teneur en sucre est élevée, des aliments frits ou à teneur élevée en gras et des aliments épicés jusqu’à ce qu’il se soit remis. Ces aliments peuvent être plus difficiles à digérer.</p><p>Ne diluez pas la préparation pour nourrissons ou le lait de votre enfant avec de l’eau, de la solution de réhydratation orale ou tout autre liquide.</p><p>Si votre enfant présente des vomissements ou une diarrhée en continu, offrez-lui du jus de pommes dilué, sa boisson favorite ou une solution orale de réhydratation après chaque épisode de diarrhée ou de vomissements. Administrez de 60 à 120 ml (¼ à ½ tasse) de liquide pour les tout-petits et 120 ml (½ tasse) de liquide pour les enfants. Vous pouvez également lui offrir les aliments et les boissons qu’il consomme habituellement. Même si votre enfant a de la diarrhée, il est habituellement préférable de continuer à lui offrir des aliments nutritifs, car son corps en a besoin pour se rétablir et guérir.</p><h2>Quand consulter un médecin?</h2><p>Amenez votre enfant au service des urgences le plus près ou appelez le 911 si :</p><ul><li>votre enfant ne semble pas se rétablir ou devient de plus en plus déshydraté;</li><li>vous détectez la présence de sang dans la diarrhée ou les vomissements de votre enfant, ou ses vomissements prennent une couleur verdâtre;</li><li>il ressent de la douleur que vous ne pouvez soulager facilement ou qui l’empêche de boire suffisamment de liquide;</li><li>il refuse de prendre de la solution orale de réhydratation ou sa boisson préférée, même à l’aide d’une seringue;</li><li>il présente des vomissements ou de la diarrhée de façon persistante et il est incapable de boire suffisamment de liquides pour combler la perte des fluides;</li><li>il n’a pas uriné depuis plus de 6 heures (s’il est un bébé) ou 12 heures (s’il est un tout-petit);</li><li>il est très somnolent ou très irritable.</li></ul>
A desidrataçãoAA desidrataçãoDehydrationPortugueseNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-11-17T05:00:00Z58.00000000000009.000000000000001280.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>A desidratação surge quando o organismo não tem água suficiente para funcionar correctamente. Informe-se sobre a forma como as doenças podem causar desidratação e qual o seu tratamento.</p>
ਡੀਹਾਈਡਰੇਸ਼ਨ (ਸਰੀਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਤਰਲਾਂ ਦੀ ਘਾਟ)ਡੀਹਾਈਡਰੇਸ਼ਨ (ਸਰੀਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਤਰਲਾਂ ਦੀ ਘਾਟ)DehydrationPunjabiNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-11-17T05:00:00Z58.00000000000009.000000000000001280.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>ਨਿਰਜਲੀਕਰਨ ਉਦੋਂ ਵਾਪਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜਦੋਂ ਸਰੀਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਚਿੱਤ ਤੌਰ ਤੇ ਕਾਰਜ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਕਾਫੀ ਪਾਣੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੁੰਦਾ। ਬਿਮਾਰੀ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਨਿਰਜਲੀਕਰਨ ਪੈਦਾ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਇਸ ਦਾ ਇਲਾਜ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਬਾਰੇ ਸਿੱਖੋ।</p>
DeshidrataciónDDeshidrataciónDehydrationSpanishNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-11-17T05:00:00Z001183.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>La deshidratación ocurre cuando el cuerpo no cuenta con cantidad de agua suficiente. Lea sobre los signos de deshidratación y cómo realizar la rehidratación.</p>
உடல் நீர்வறட்சிஉடல் நீர்வறட்சிDehydrationTamilNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-11-17T05:00:00Z001183.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>உடல் நீர்வறட்சி என்பது சரியாக இயங்குவதற்குத் தேவையான போதுமான திரவத்தை உடல் கொண்டிராத போது ஏற்படுகிறது. பிள்ளைகள் உடல் நீர்வறட்சியின் அறிகுறிகள் மற்றும் சிகிச்சை ஆகியவற்றைப் பற்றி தெரிந்துகொள்ளுங்கள்.</p>
جسم میں پانی کی کمیججسم میں پانی کی کمیDehydrationUrduNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-11-17T05:00:00Z001183.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>آب ربائی اس وقت ہوتی ہے جب جسم کے مناسب طور پر کام کرنے کیلئے حسب ضرورت پانی نہیں ہوتا۔ بچوں میں آب ربائی کی علامات اور علاج کے بارے میں پڑھیں۔</p>

 

 

Dehydration776.000000000000DehydrationDehydrationDEnglishNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)BodyNAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2019-02-11T05:00:00Z8.7000000000000060.10000000000001370.00000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water to function properly. Learn how illness can cause dehydration and how it is treated. </p><h2>What is dehydration?</h2><p>Every day, we lose body fluids (water and other liquids) in our urine, stool, sweat and tears. We replace the lost fluids by eating and drinking. Normally, the body balances these processes carefully, so we replace as much water as we lose. Minerals in the body, such as sodium, <a href="/Article?contentid=220&language=English">potassium</a> and chloride, help to keep a healthy fluid balance.</p><p>Dehydration happens when more fluid leaves the body than enters it. This can happen when a child does not drink enough fluid or when they lose more body fluid than normal. When a child is sick, fluid is lost through <a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=English">vomiting</a>, <a href="/Article?contentid=7&language=English">diarrhea</a> and <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">fever</a>. The imbalance of losing fluid without replacing it results in dehydration.</p><p>Dehydration can happen slowly or quickly, depending on how the fluid is lost and the age of the child. Younger children and babies are more likely to become dehydrated. This is because their bodies are smaller and they have smaller fluid reserves. Older children and teens can more easily handle minor fluid imbalances.​</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Babies and younger children are at greater risk of dehydration.</li><li>Early, appropriate treatment can prevent dehydration.</li><li>Children with mild dehydration can be managed at home.</li><li>Children with moderate to severe dehydration should be seen by a doctor.</li></ul><h2>Common signs and symptoms of dehydration</h2><p>Your child may show one or more of the following symptoms of dehydration:</p><ul><li>dry, cracked lips and a dry mouth</li><li>passes less urine than normal, no urine for eight to 12 hours, or dark-coloured urine</li><li>drowsiness or irritability</li><li>cold or dry skin</li><li>low energy levels, seeming very weak or limp<br></li><li>no tears when crying<br></li><li>sunken eyes or sunken soft spot (fontanelle) on baby's head<br></li></ul> <div class="asset-video"><p></p> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ESvlOfNkjaA">frameborder=&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;quot;0&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;quot;</iframe>  <br> <p></p></div><h2>Causes of dehydration</h2><p>The most common causes of dehydration are:</p><ul><li>poor fluid intake during an illness</li><li>fluid losses from <a href="/Article?contentid=7&language=English">diarrhea</a> and/or <a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=English">vomiting</a>.<br></li></ul><p>Healthy children can vomit or have loose stools once in a while without becoming dehydrated. When a child is sick, dehydration can happen quickly and be very dangerous, especially for babies and young children. If children are vomiting, have diarrhea and are not able to drink, they can lose fluids quickly and become very sick.</p><h2>Measuring dehydration</h2><p>The Clinical Dehydration Scale is used by health-care professionals to determine the severity of dehydration. Parents and caregivers can use it at as well. Using this scale can help to guide you as to whether your child is getting better, staying the same or getting worse. A doctor may use more findings to assess dehydration, but this scale is a good place to start. If you have any concerns, see a doctor to get your child checked.</p><p>The chart assigns points for certain signs or symptoms you observe in your child. The higher the point total, the worse the dehydration.</p><h3>To calculate your child's dehydration status:</h3><ol><li>mark down your child's symptoms</li><li>for each symptom, find the point value in the chart</li><li>add up the points to get a score for your child's level of dehydration. </li></ol><p>For example, if your child has dry mucous membranes* (2 points), decreased tears (1 point), and a sweaty appearance (2 points), the total point value is 5 points. A score of 5 points means your child has moderate to severe dehydration. </p><h3>Clinical Dehydration Scale</h3><table class="akh-table"><thead><tr><th> </th><th>0</th><th>1</th><th>2</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td> <strong>General appearance</strong></td><td>Normal</td><td>Thirsty, restless, or lethargic but irritable when touched</td><td>Drowsy, limp, cold, sweaty</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>Eyes</strong></td><td>Normal</td><td>Slightly sunken</td><td>Very sunken</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>Mucous membranes*</strong></td><td>Moist</td><td>Sticky</td><td>Dry</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>Tears</strong></td><td>Present</td><td>Decreased</td><td>Absent</td></tr></tbody></table><p>*Mucous membranes include the moist lining of the mouth and the eyes.</p><p>Score of 0 = no dehydration</p><p>Score of 1 to 4 = some dehydration</p><p>Score of 5 to 8 = moderate to severe dehydration</p><p>(Goldman, 2008)</p><h2>Treatment of dehydration</h2><p>The treatment of dehydration is based on how dehydrated your child is. Over-the-counter medications to treat vomiting and diarrhea are not recommended for children.</p><h3>Moderate to severe dehydration (score of 5 to 8 on the Clinical Dehydration Scale)</h3><p>Take your child to see a doctor or go to the nearest hospital for assessment and treatment right away.</p><h3>Mild dehydration (score of 1 to 4 on the Clinical Dehydration Scale)</h3><p>Offer your child diluted apple juice, followed by their prefered drink or <a href="/Article?contentid=982&language=English">oral rehydration solutions</a> to replace the water and salts your child has lost. Oral rehydration solutions such as Pedialyte, Gastrolyte, Enfalyte or other brands contain a properly balanced amount of water, sugars and salts to help the body absorb the fluid.</p><p>Giving your child water on its own is not enough because water lacks sugars and salts, which are needed to treat dehydration.<br></p><p>Give your child 5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoons) every five minutes. Slowly increase this amount to reach the amount your child will tolerate. If your baby is breastfeeding, continue to breastfeed. If your baby refuses to breastfeed, see a doctor immediately. </p><h3>No dehydration (score of 0 on the Clinical Dehydration Scale)</h3><p>Continue to offer your child fluids and an age-appropriate diet. If your child has vomiting or diarrhea, give diluted apple juice, their preferred drink or oral rehydration solution for each diarrhea or vomiting episode. Give 60 – 120 mL (1/4 to ½ a cup) for toddlers and 120 mL (1/2 a cup) for older kids. Continue to offer your child small frequent feedings.</p><h2>Treatment after rehydration</h2><p>Once your child is better hydrated, the next step is to work toward getting them back to what they normally eat. This can usually happen about four to six hours after the last episode of vomiting. Offer your child the usual foods and drinks they enjoy.</p><p>You do not need to give your child a restrictive diet such as BRAT (bananas, rice, apple sauce, toast). However, avoid offering your child foods that have a high sugar content, fried or high-fat foods, and spicy foods until they have recovered. These foods can be more difficult to digest.</p><p>Do not dilute your child's formula or milk with water, oral rehydration solution or any other fluid.</p><p>If your child has ongoing diarrhea or vomiting, give diluted apple juice, your child's preferred drink or oral rehydration solution for each stool or vomiting episode. Give 60 – 120 mL (1/4 to 1/2 a cup) for toddlers and 120 mL (1/2 a cup) kids. You can also offer them the usual foods and drinks they enjoy. Even if there is diarrhea, it is usually better to continue offering nutritious foods your child's body needs to recover and to heal. </p><h2>Preventing future episodes of dehydration</h2><p>You can prevent dehydration by offering your child diluted apple juice, followed by their preferred drink (such as milk).</p><p>If your child refuses to drink by bottle or cup, give the fluids using a teaspoon or syringe. The temperature of the fluid does not matter. Plain water lacks sugars and salts, which are needed to treat dehydration. <br></p><h2>When to see a doctor</h2><p>Go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 911 if:</p><ul><li>your child does not appear to be recovering or is becoming more dehydrated</li><li>there is blood in the diarrhea or vomit, or the vomit turns green in colour</li><li>your child has pain that you cannot manage easily or that is making them unable to take in enough fluids</li><li>your child refuses to take oral rehydration solution or preferred drink, even with a syringe</li><li>your child has persistent vomiting or diarrhea and is unable to drink enough fluids to keep up with the losses</li><li>your child does not make urine for more than 6 hours (if a baby) or 12 hours (if an infant)</li><li>your child is very sleepy or very irritable </li></ul><p>Your child may show physical changes when their condition is serious or when their condition gets worse. Parents and caregivers can learn how to <a href="https://www.healthcareexcellence.ca/media/s3bbk5nv/20221216_signsmaterialsqr_en.pdf">spot these signs</a> in order to seek help from a health-care provider.</p><img alt="" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/dehydration.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/dehydration.jpgdehydrationDehydrationFalse

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