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Complications of diarrhea…symptoms

• Fluid & electrolyte imbalance (risk of
dehydration)..SYMPTOMS OF

DEHYDRATION???..next slide

• Mild, Moderate, Severe diarrhea acc to degree of
dehydration

• Severe dehydration in children:

• Behavioral changes
• No urine for 8 hrs
• No tears when crying

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Who are at great risk ?

• Children <5
• Elderly> 65
• Pregnant women…referred immediately

Adults if not improved within 24-48hrs…….medical
referral

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