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Symptoms of Dehydration

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Updated November 27, 2003

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Other Names:

loss of fluids

Symptoms of Dehydration

  • profound loss of fluid through sweating, vomiting, urine, or bowel movements
  • eyes that seem to sink into the eye sockets
  • dry mouth or sticky mucous membranes
  • severely sunken fontanels in infants
  • loss of normal skin elasticity
  • decreased or absent urination
  • decreased tearing in eyes

What are the treatments for Dehydration?

Visit our Health Treatments Guide Index for more information about Dehydration and other women's health conditions.

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