Shock
Constant lack of hydration can cause shock from low blood volume, one of the biggest risks of constant dehydration. Shock caused by a lack of oxygen being circulated around the body can be life-threatening.
Too Many Dry Diapers
Busy parents may miss signs that their kids aren’t drinking enough water, breastmilk, formula or other healthy fluids. Infants should have at least six wet diapers a day. Toddlers shouldn’t go longer than eight hours without going potty. If this is not the case, your child may be dehydrated.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea, while not a symptom of constant dehydration, can be the cause of it. While drinking fluids may not seem welcome or possible during gastrointestinal distress, replenishing fluids lost as much as possible—and really increasing fluids once you’re feeling better—is important to keep dehydration at bay.
Can’t Keep Fluids Down
Vomiting can lead to serious complications over time, if hydration isn’t restored following a bout of throwing up.
Black or Bloody Stool
While dehydration doesn’t cause black or bloody stools, it exacerbates the problems and prevents healing. Poop says a lot about your health. If you’re straining to have a bowel movement, for example, you might just need to drink more water each day.