What are the symptoms of dehydration on cold?

Parents gets tensed when their children get sick and have vomiting and diarrhea, as this these leads to dehydration. But by observing the early symptoms of dehydration, it is possible to avoid serious complications. Dehydration is very common when a child vomits, catch diarrhea or common cold. The common cold takes out a lot of fluids through the nasal cavity, causing dehydration. It is recommended to drink a lot of fluids at that time. The best option is to drink fruit juice and water. However, the fluid has to be taken gradually, as quick intake might leads to vomiting. The signs and symptoms of dehydration include: The person lose a lot of weight, and by calculating the percentage of weight loss, it is possible to determine the percentage of dehydration. The amount of urination also determines the severity of dehydration. The occurrence of tears, a moist tongue and mouth and sunken eyes are also one of the symptoms for dehydration. A capillary refill can be used to identify the dehydration percent, as it turns white when placed under nail bed. A skin turgor test can be carried out to check the condition.