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Heat wave outbreak: The heat wave is increasing day by day. In this environment, everyone, big or small, needs to take special care of their health. Also, this time is very delicate for children also. Children can be easily affected by heat wave. Children also suffer from dehydration due to heat wave. If this problem increases then it can prove dangerous.
The problem of dehydration in children is serious because they are not serious about drinking water. Children do not understand how important it is to drink water. Even small children are not able to tell their parents when they are thirsty. If there is a small child at home, then parents will have to recognize the symptoms of dehydration and keep giving them water from time to time.
Early symptoms of dehydration in children
– If the child is dehydrated then the color of his urine starts turning yellow and the child urinates less.
– The child's mouth remains dry and he sticks out his tongue again and again.
– If the child feels extremely tired or weak then it is a symptom of dehydration.
– If a child plays in the sun for a long time, he may suffer from headache and dizziness, which can also be due to dehydration.
– If a small child cries and tears do not come out of his eyes, then it is possible that his body is lacking water.
– If the child is excessively dehydrated, his eyes sink.
– When you pinch the baby's skin, the skin contracts. If wrinkles appear on the skin, then understand that the child is lacking water.
– If such symptoms are seen in the child, contact the doctor immediately.
How to protect the child from heat stroke?
To protect the child from dehydration and heat stroke during summer, keep giving water to the child every few hours even if he is not thirsty. If the child goes out to play, give him a water bottle. In this environment, make the child wear loose and cotton clothes. Make sure children do not play in the sun. Apart from water, feed children plenty of juicy fruits and liquids during the day.