Dehydration in Children

Baby's First Year Milestones Slideshow

• Dehydration in Children Overview
• Causes of Dehydration in Children
• Symptoms of Dehydration in Children
• When to Seek Medical Care
• Exams and Tests
• Dehydration in Children Treatment
  • Self-Care at Home
  • Medical Treatment
• Next Steps
• Follow-up
• Prevention
• Outlook
• Synonyms and Keywords
• Authors and Editors

Dehydration in Children Overview

Dehydration means that a child's body lacks enough fluid. Dehydration can result from not drinking, vomiting, diarrhea, or any combination of these conditions. Rarely, sweating too much or urinating too much can cause dehydration . Infants and small children are much more likely to become dehydrated than older children or adults, because they can lose relatively more fluid quickly.