Symptoms & Signs
- Abdominal cramps
- Dry mucus membranes or mouth
- Dry skin
- Excessive thirst
- Glassy or sunken eyes
- Lack of tears
- Lethargy
- Low urine output
- Nausea
- Rapid dehydration
- Rapid pulse (heart rate)
- Sunken “soft spots” (fontanelles) in infants
- Unusual sleepiness or tiredness
- Vomiting
- Watery diarrhea that starts suddenly
- Diarrhea has a “fishy” odor
- Stool looks like water with flecks of rice in it
Note: Symptoms can vary from mild to severe.
Diagnosis & Tests
Tests that may be done include:
- Blood culture
- Stool culture
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Review Date : 2/21/2009
Reviewed By : George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, CA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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