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Dehydration in Children (cont.)

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When to Seek Medical Care

Infants and small children can become dehydrated quickly.

Contact your doctor if your child has any of the following:

  • Dry mouth

  • Crying without tears

  • No urine output in four to six hours

  • Sunken eyes

  • Blood in the stool

  • Abdominal pain

  • Vomiting for more than 24 hours, or vomiting that is consistently green in color

  • Fever higher than 103°F

  • Less activity than usual

  • Urination much more than usual

Go to a hospital's Emergency Department in these situations:

  • If your child is lethargic (difficult to awaken)

  • If you cannot reach your doctor

  • If your child is complaining of severe abdominal pain

  • If your child's mouth looks dry
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