Dehydration is a common symptom that occurs after a high fever or diarrhea. Therefore, when a baby has diarrhea or high fever, it is necessary to replenish water as soon as possible to prevent the dehydration symptoms from becoming more severe and causing some harm. So, what are the hazards of severe dehydration to babies?
Mild dehydration has little impact on babies and can generally be restored through appropriate hydration. However, severe dehydration can affect other organs of the baby, which may damage the kidneys and nervous system. In severe cases, the baby may even go into shock. Therefore, severe dehydration can cause significant harm to the baby and requires parents to pay close attention.
After dehydration, babies may have sunken eyes, decreased frequency of urination, or yellow urine. When crying, babies will not have tears, and their saliva will also decrease. In addition, babies are prone to crying, drowsiness, and reduced activity. If these conditions are found, it is necessary to treat the baby as soon as possible.
Usually, when a baby has diarrhea or fever, it is necessary to give them plenty of water to prevent dehydration symptoms. If the diarrhea is severe, it is advisable to seek medical treatment as early as possible. This can be alleviated by supplementing with salt solution or by administering intravenous fluids to prevent the situation from worsening.
