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Get to know the characteristics of children who are naturally dehydrated

In moderate dehydration, the child is dehydrated by six to nine percent. And, there is already a blood circulation disorder.

JAKARTA– The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicts hot weather will hit most areas in Indonesia. The influence of the Australian Monsoon winds is the cause. And, those who are vulnerable to the impact of the hot weather are children. It is important to know the symptoms of dehydration in children, so as not to continue with more serious things to health.

Dehydration is a condition in which the body loses more fluids than it takes in, so the balance of sugar and salt is disturbed. As a result, the body cannot function normally.

Pediatrician dr. Himawan Aulia Rahman, Sp.A in Jakarta, Thursday (29/7) revealed some of the effects suffered by children due to dehydration. Fever is one of them, Himawan gave an example that fluid loss can occur when a child has a fever. At an increase of 1 degree Celsius when fever, children need additional fluids by 12.5% ​​of normal conditions. Fever causes water to escape from the body through the skin and poses a risk of dehydration.

Parents or caregivers have an important role in recognizing the symptoms and how to deal with dehydration in children, he said. “Caregivers must recognize the signs of dehydration in order to prevent it, do not let dehydration occur,” he said.

He also revealed that the main principle in dealing with dehydration is to replace fluids that have been lost. Himawan suggested that parents or caregivers consult the nearest pediatrician if the child is dehydrated.

When dehydrated, children tend not to eat or drink. This will make it difficult for parents to handle at home. “There are three degrees of dehydration. There are light, medium, and heavy ones,” said Himawan.

Quoted from Between, this doctor details, in mild dehydration, fluids are reduced by 3-5% of the original condition. Himawan said that usually mild dehydration has not interfered with blood circulation, but the early signs have begun to appear.

“First, the mucosal surface or the surface of the inner lining of the mouth is rather dry. Second, children usually start to get thirsty and ask for a lot to drink, it is a compensation from the child’s body, “explained the doctor who practices at the National Central General Hospital, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo (RSCM).

While in moderate dehydration, children experience a lack of fluids by six to nine percent, and there is already a circulation disorder or blood circulation marked by an increase in pulse rate. “When dehydration is moderate, children are more fussy. In addition, his eyes began to look sunken. If you have mild dehydration, your eyes may not look sunken,” he explained.

In severe dehydration, fluid loss is 10% or more. This condition generally interferes with circulation. Hands and feet feel cold, pulse is faster, and consciousness may be decreased. “Then, if the crown of his head is still open it will look very sunken, his eyes are very sunken, and his urine doesn’t even come out,” he added.

Parents should be suspicious if the frequency of urination in children is not as usual. In infants, at least once every 3 hours have to change diapers. While in older children, at least every 6 hours.

“There are several types of fluid replacement. In children who still want to drink, we can replace fluids by mouth with ORS. But in the case of children who don’t want to drink and vomit a lot, of course they need to be treated in a hospital and replace the lost fluids through intravenous fluids, “explained Himawan.

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