Water is the most important content in the human body, accounting for over 70% of the body's weight. Water is a very important and indispensable substance in the human body. Under normal circumstances, the human body cannot experience dehydration unless there is a risk of illness. Generally, diarrhea can easily cause dehydration in the body. So, what are the hazards of severe dehydration to babies?
During the growth process, babies are in a period of high metabolism, during which they need to consume more water than adults. When babies show signs of dehydration, they should be immediately hydrated and seek medical attention promptly. Severe dehydration can pose a great danger to the baby's life.
Severe dehydration can cause serious damage to a baby's kidneys, liver, and nervous system. It can also lead to shock and have a certain impact on the baby's brain development. Therefore, dehydration is a very serious phenomenon for babies. Therefore, parents must take good precautions in their daily lives to avoid causing dehydration in their babies.
When babies experience dehydration, they usually show irritability and a significant decrease in appetite. The frequency and volume of daily urination also decrease, and the color of urine may be very yellow. There may also be a significant decrease in weight, and there may be obvious dry skin on the lips, all of which are obvious signs of dehydration.
