Dehydration
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Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, so it does not have the water needed to function normally. It can affect people of any age and is especially serious in young children and older adults.
Common symptoms:
- Intense thirst and dry mouth
- Decreased urine output and darker urine
- Fatigue, dizziness, or weakness
- In more serious cases, confusion or fainting
Common causes: vomiting, diarrhea, fever, heavy sweating, or low fluid intake.
When to seek care? The pediatrician, general practitioner, or internist evaluates this condition; if the signs are intense or affect a child or an older person, it is worth seeking prompt care so a professional can assess the situation.
Data on 6,181 doctors who treat dehydration
Which specialist treats dehydration?
Dehydration should be evaluated by a pediatrician in children, or by a geriatrician in older adults; a neonatologist, an internal medicine physician, or an emergency medicine physician can treat it depending on severity, and critical cases require a critical care specialist. You can book with the right specialist if you have intense thirst, dry mouth, or dizziness. Severe cases require urgent care.
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Doctors specialized in dehydration
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Frequently asked questions
What is dehydration?
Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, so it does not have the water needed to function normally. It can affect people of any age and is especially serious in young children and older adults.
Which doctor treats dehydration?
Dehydration should be evaluated by a pediatrician in children, or by a geriatrician in older adults; a neonatologist, an internal medicine physician, or an emergency medicine physician can treat it depending on severity, and critical cases require a critical care specialist. You can book with the right specialist if you have intense thirst, dry mouth, or dizziness. Severe cases require urgent care.