Infants and small children can become dehydrated quickly. It is important to contact your child’s doctor if you notice any of the following:
- Dry mouth
- Crying without tears
- No urine output in 4-6 hours
- Sunken eyes
- Blood in the stool
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting for more than 24 hours, or vomiting that is consistently green in colour
- Fever higher than 39 Celsius (103°F)
- Moving about less than normal
- Urinating more frequently than normal
Call 999 or go to a hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department in these situations:
- If your child is lethargic (difficult to awaken)
- If your child is complaining of severe abdominal pain
- If your child's mouth looks dry
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