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When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have symptoms of mild to moderate dehydration?
See significance of dehydration if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have symptoms of moderate dehydration and you are unable to drink enough to replace lost fluids?
Yes Does your child have symptoms of moderate dehydration and he or she is unable to drink enough to replace lost fluids?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have symptoms of moderate dehydration but you are able to drink enough to replace lost fluids?
Yes Does your child have symptoms of moderate dehydration but he or she is able to drink enough to replace lost fluids?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you had symptoms of mild dehydration for 24 hours or longer?
Yes Has your child had symptoms of mild dehydration for 24 hours or longer?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: December 28, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology | |
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