I've had diarrhea, or however you spell it, for about 5 days now, and I haven't really been eating or drinking much of anything, so how do I know if I'm dehydrated or not? I need to know what to drink and eat to help me get over it, but I've tried almost everything.
2007-03-07 11:07:13 · 5 answers · asked by jessiicaxo7 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
All of the answers so far are symptoms that occur with dehydration. The real answer is if you are urinating.... YOU will not if you are dehydrated. So the question is how much have you urinated during the last 24 hours. The other symptoms are correct.... you may have dry muccous membranes... eyes, nose mouth... you may have reduced skin turgor etc... sockets of eyes may appear suken in. but the main issue is if you are producing urine.... and how much.... i would suggest going and getting IV fluids you will feel better overall and you can die from dehydration
2007-03-07 11:18:33 · answer #1 · answered by jane d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you definitely need some fluids. Can you pinch the skin on your arm, and does it stay straight up for a second, stays pinched together, that can tell you if your dehydrated, your skin should stay flexible. Try drinking some gingerale. It usually stays down and the ginger and carbonation helps ease the stomach. You might want to see the doctor, just in case. Good luck and I hope you feel better.
2007-03-07 19:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by flower 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull your skin up on your arm and if snaps back fast then your hydratedif it doesnt you are getting dehydrated and you need to drink as much liquid down as possible. Try gingerale. Its the best thing for your stomach at this time. Go on the brats diet for a couple days. bananas, toast, Saltines.
2007-03-07 19:14:30 · answer #3 · answered by deogee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have cracked lips
You are thirsty more than usual
Have dry throat
Sorethroat
cracking skin
Blurry eyesight
having diarhhea one time is enough to say you are dehydrated so
Alright to pretty much take away dehydration drink gatorade or a lot of friggin water until you piss out clear white urine
2007-03-07 19:10:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband drinks that pedialyte that they have for kids. It's supposed to be like replacing all the fluids your body has lost but in additon gives you vitamins and minerals that you need when you aren't eating or keeping anything down.
2007-03-09 14:36:31 · answer #5 · answered by luvhealth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋