Fever
IF YOU HAVE A FEVER, DO YOU ALSO HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS?
A fever that is 101° F or higher and/or persists for more than 2 days, A fever that appears after recently starting a new medication, A fever that lasts more than two days, A fever that is accompanied by a rash, a severe headache or stiff neck, marked irritability or confusion, a cough with green or brown sputum, shortness of breath with a cough, severe back pain, abdominal pain, or painful urination, Symptoms of dehydration (see more below).
Dehydration
Dehydration occurs when your body loses too much water. When you lose large amounts of fluids through diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating, the body cells reabsorb fluid from the blood and other body tissues. In more extreme cases this could cause the blood vessels to collapse and lead to shock.
Early Symptoms of Dehydration:
Dry mouth and sticky saliva, Reduced urine output with dark yellow urine
Treatment of Dehydration:
Treatment of dehydration involves stopping the fluid loss and gradually replacing lost fluids. It is important to control vomiting and diarrhea before consuming larger amounts of liquids. ¥ A rehydration drink, such as Pedialyte or Rehydralyte, can replace fluids and essential minerals called electrolytes. Sports drinks, such as Gatorade or Poweraid, will replace fluid, but most contain too much sugar and not enough essential minerals. Plain water will provide fluid but not any necessary nutrients or electrolytes.
...Contact the Main Health Center for an appointment.
IF YOU HAVE A FEVER, DO YOU ALSO HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS?
A fever that is 101° F or higher and/or persists for more than 2 days, A fever that appears after recently starting a new medication, A fever that lasts more than two days, A fever that is accompanied by a rash, a severe headache or stiff neck, marked irritability or confusion, a cough with green or brown sputum, shortness of breath with a cough, severe back pain, abdominal pain, or painful urination, Symptoms of dehydration (see more below).
Dehydration
Dehydration occurs when your body loses too much water. When you lose large amounts of fluids through diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating, the body cells reabsorb fluid from the blood and other body tissues. In more extreme cases this could cause the blood vessels to collapse and lead to shock.
Early Symptoms of Dehydration:
Dry mouth and sticky saliva, Reduced urine output with dark yellow urine
Treatment of Dehydration:
Treatment of dehydration involves stopping the fluid loss and gradually replacing lost fluids. It is important to control vomiting and diarrhea before consuming larger amounts of liquids. ¥ A rehydration drink, such as Pedialyte or Rehydralyte, can replace fluids and essential minerals called electrolytes. Sports drinks, such as Gatorade or Poweraid, will replace fluid, but most contain too much sugar and not enough essential minerals. Plain water will provide fluid but not any necessary nutrients or electrolytes.
...Contact the Main Health Center for an appointment.
