SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION

SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION

1. MILD DEHYDRATION:

_ Dry mouth and throat

_ Fatigue and weakness

_ Headaches

_ Dark-colored urine_

_ Decreased urine output

_ Dizziness and lightheadedness

_ Thirst

2. MODERATE DEHYDRATION: 

_ Rapid heartbeat

_ Low blood pressure

_ Sunken eyes

_ Low energy

_ Muscle cramps

_ Nausea and vomiting

_ Decreased skin elasticity

3. SEVERE DEHYDRATION:

_ Extreme thirst

_ No urine output

_ Seizures

_ Confusion and disorientation

_ Rapid breathing

_ Sunken fontanelle (in infants)

_ Hypovolemic shock (life-threatening condition)