How to determine whether diarrhea is dehydrated

Diarrhea is dehydration judgment methods include observation symptoms, physical examination, laboratory examination, etc.

1, observation symptoms

If diarrhea symptoms are mild, not accompanied by other discomfort symptoms, it is generally not dehydration. If diarrhea is severe, accompanied by thirst, dry mouth, oliguria, dry skin, eye socket depression and dizziness, it may be dehydration.

2, physical examination

physical examination can help determine whether there are dehydration symptoms, doctors will check the patient's mouth, eyes, skin, blood pressure and pulse to determine whether there is dehydration.

3, laboratory examination

if suspected that the patient has dehydration, laboratory examination, including plasma osmotic pressure, electrolytes and renal function tests, can help determine the degree and cause of dehydration.