Dehydration in Children Topic Guide

Dehydration in Children: Dehydration in children can result from not drinking enough liquids, vomiting, diarrhea, or combination of these conditions. Causes of dehydration in children include viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections, diabetes, and increased sweating, and others. Symptoms include:

sunken eyes,
decrease in urination,
no tears when crying,
dry mouth,
lethargy, and
irritability.

Treatment at home includes proper fluid replacement. Some cases of dehydration are so severe they may require hospitalization.

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Diarrhea

Diarrhea can be caused by bacterial or viral infections, parasites, intestinal diseases or conditions, reactions to medications, and food intolerance or allergies. Symptoms of diarrhea include:

Watery stools
Abdominal cramping
Fever
Dehydration

Most cases of diarrhea can be treated at home. In some cases (in the elderly, small children, or those with severe or chronic medical conditions) may need to be hospitalized due to dehydration.