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Dehydration is the loss of water and body salts through diarrhea, vomit, sweat, urine and breathing. Dehydration happens when a person doesn't drink enough water and electrolytes to make up for the amount that was lost. The treatment of dehydration is called "rehydration" (replacing lost fluids).
For General Audiences
Dehydration and Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) This module covers the prevention and causes of dehydration, its symptoms, complications, treatment, administration of oral rehydration solution and treatment by medical professionals.
Dehydration (express) A Guide for Grassroots Audiences: This module describes the types of diarrhea, causes, risk factors, symptoms, signs in children, diagnosis and treatment.