Q: Which doctor should I consult for Dehydration in children? A: You should consult a Gastroenterologist or a Pediatrician in this case. Q: Why can dehydration be life-threatening in children? A: ...

Dehydration is a condition that occurs due to a deficit of total body water. There is a loss of free water and more water and fluids exit the body than entering it. With about 2/3 rd of the body made ...

Dehydration is a term which refers to the significant depletion of water in the body. It is a common condition among children and infants and accounts for a significant percentage of child morbidity ...

Wendy L. Woolley and John H. Burton, Department of Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical College, 43 New Scotland Avenue, MC 139 Albany, NY 12208, USA. E-Mail: Wendy L. Woolley - woollew@mail.amc.edu; ...

Dehydration is a common complication of diarrhea. Short bouts of diarrhea rarely cause concerns. But long lasting or severe diarrhea can lead to serious complications, especially for children and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Among children with established [hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)], management remains supportive, focusing on ...

Introduction: Dehydration is an important complication for sick children. The Clinical Dehydration Scale for Children (CDSC) measures dehydration based on four clinical signs. Objective: Evaluate the ...

Dehydration may be one cause of muscle cramps, and some evidence suggests that electrolyte imbalances also contribute to them. Muscle cramps are painful, involuntary contractions of the muscles that ...

Vomiting limits the success of oral rehydration in children with gastroenteritis. We conducted a double-blind trial to determine whether a single oral dose of ondansetron, an antiemetic, would improve ...

When breastfeeding is not properly established, the baby may become dehydrated and levels of sodium in its blood can become excessive, according to a study published this week. The condition is ...