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

You probably want to watch out for mild to moderate dehydration. If it's moderate dehydration and the child's really acting sleepy or lethargic, they can just start lying down and not really ...

As the summer sun intensifies, it brings with it a season of outdoor activities, vacations, and, unfortunately, a host of health concerns. Among the most vulnerable to the summer heat are children ...

Children may not always be able to convey when dehydration is settling in, making it vital for parents to recognise the early symptoms in order to avoid potential health disasters, particularly ...

Someone with dehydration might have been sweating a lot due to hot temperatures, exertion, illness or losing fluids from vomiting and diarrhoea. They may have: a dry mouth with dry or cracked lips a ...