Signs of Dehydration in children that parents should be aware of!!

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Normally, our body loses about 2.5 liters of water per day through sweat, breath, and excretion. But when the body loses too much water, it will put it at risk of dehydration. And most office workers spend all their time working each day, forgetting important things like drinking water. Since infants and young children often have difficulty communicating with their parents and are unable to help themselves, they are at risk of dehydration. It is very important to observe the symptoms and changes in your child, especially during the hot season. 

Normally, people lose water from their bodies every day in the form of sweat, tears, urine, and feces, as well as evaporation from the skin or breath. So on a hot day, while exercising or playing, if your child has a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweats a lot คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย, parents should watch for symptoms that indicate that their child may be at risk of dehydration, as follows:

  • Not drinking enough water and eating enough food
  • Look tired and exhausted
  • Dark yellow urine or decreased urination
  • Have dry mouth or dry eyes
  • Easily irritated
  • Vomiting more than once
  • Children under 1 year of age have symptoms of dehydration.

In severe cases, children may become very irritable, have sunken eyes, feel very lethargic, have 
cold hands and feet that change color from normal, have wrinkled skin, and urinate only 1-2 times a day. If your child has these symptoms, parents should take them to see a doctor immediately.

Both adults and children should drink enough fluids , and plain water is the best choice. Other beverages, such as fruit juices and sports drinks, can be high in sugar. Dehydration can easily occur, especially in the summer, and can affect the body from mild to severe. Therefore, drinking enough water each day is essential. Or if you like to exercise, don’t forget to add water to your body before exercising, 1-2 glasses half an hour before exercising.