Dehydration
Mild diarrhea doesn’t really cause significant fluid loss in the body but severe or moderate diarrhea can, especially with constant vomiting, stooling and not being able to retain liquid in the body for more than two days, it is essential to keep one hydrated all the way either through ORS water or soda. Severe dehydration can lead to brain damage, seizures, extreme weakness, and even death. Unlike adults, children can’t really express if they dehydrated or not, so it is essential to keep them hydrated all the time. Signs of dehydration follow dry sticky mouth, dry skin, dark yellow urine and lack of energy.
