Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in. Dehydration in children is common, as they need proportionally larger volumes of water to maintain a healthy fluid level. They are particularly at risk during hot weather, or when unwell from conditions such as gastroenteritis.…
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Author: Dr Bow Tauro PhD, BSc (Hons)
First answered: 07 Nov 2014
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
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Category: Dehydration in children