For babies around the age of three, it is the most susceptible period to illness. During this period, babies are curious and always like to put everything in their mouths. Therefore, babies at this time are most likely to experience symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and diarrhea caused by bacterial infections, which can lead to dehydration. So, what are the symptoms of dehydration in a three-year-old baby?
If a baby is mildly dehydrated, they are generally prone to irritability, crying, and thirst. When a baby cries due to dehydration, their tears will decrease, and their urine output will also decrease accordingly. Dehydrated babies may even have slightly sunken eye sockets, slightly dry skin, and slow reduction after pinching.
The symptoms of moderate to severe dehydration in babies include poor mental state, particularly irritability, restlessness, or drowsiness. In severe cases, the baby may also experience limb weakness, coma, sudden significant weight loss, and significant weight loss.
Dehydration is caused by pathological changes, where a large amount of water in the body is consumed and cannot be replenished immediately, resulting in symptoms of metabolic disorders. Severe dehydration can pose a life-threatening risk to patients. After falling ill, there will be a significant decrease in the amount of fluids in the human body, especially in cases of severe vomiting, diarrhea, etc. dehydration is most likely to occur.
After a baby falls ill, in order to prevent dehydration, it is important to ensure that the baby receives sufficient hydration in a timely manner, especially in hot weather and when the baby is sick. In addition to daily formula milk powder, mothers can also give the baby some warm water to drink appropriately.
