Viral gastroenteritis physical examination

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Physical Examination

Signs of dehydration are seen in physical examination. They include:

• Dry or sticky mouth
• Lethargic or comatose (severe dehydration)
• Low blood pressure
• Low or no urine output; concentrated urine appears dark yellow
• Markedly sunken soft spots (fontanelles) on the top of an infant's head
• No tears
• Sunken eyes