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==Physical Examination== | |||
===Vital Signs=== | |||
* [[Hypotension]] may be present. | |||
* [[Tachycardia]] may be present. | |||
===Skin=== | |||
* Reduced skin [[Turgor pressure|turgor]] | |||
* [[Skin discoloration]] | |||
===Head=== | |||
* Sunken [[fontanelle]]s | |||
===Eyes=== | |||
* Sunken eyeballs and darkened eye circles | |||
===Throat=== | |||
* Dry mucous membranes | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
{{WH}} | |||
{{WS}} | |||
[[Category:Pediatrics]] | [[Category:Pediatrics]] | ||
[[Category:Gastroenterology]] | [[Category:Gastroenterology]] | ||
[[Category:Foodborne illnesses]] | [[Category:Foodborne illnesses]] | ||
[[Category:Inflammations]] | [[Category:Inflammations]] | ||
[[Category:Abdominal pain]] | [[Category:Abdominal pain]] | ||
[[Category:Conditions diagnosed by stool test]] | [[Category:Conditions diagnosed by stool test]] | ||
[[Category:Disease]] | |||
[[Category:Needs overview]] | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
- Hypotension may be present.
- Tachycardia may be present.
Skin
- Reduced skin turgor
- Skin discoloration
Head
- Sunken fontanelles
Eyes
- Sunken eyeballs and darkened eye circles
Throat
- Dry mucous membranes