Dehydration and diarrhea often accompany one another. Although they are intrinsically related, they have different warning signs for when one should seek professional care. For diarrhea in children, these include: - Diarrhea does not improve after 24 hours - No wet diaper in over three hours - A fever of more than 102ºF - Bloody or black stools - A dry mouth or tongue - Cries without tears - Unusually sleepy, drowsy, unresponsive or irritable - Sunken appearance to abdomen, eyes or cheeks - Skin does not flatten if pinched & released For adults, warning symptoms of diarrhea include: 1. Lasts more than two days without improvement 2. Signs of dehydration, including:Excessive thirst - Dry mouth or skin - Little or no urination - Severe weakness - Dizziness or lightheadedness - Dark-colored urine 3. Severe abdominal or rectal pain 4. Bloody or black stools 5. A fever of more than 102ºF Go to the doctor for dehydration if: - Have not urinated in 8 hours - Feel dizzy upon standing - Feel very tired or weak - Are confused - Feel disoriented - Cannot drink fluids on your own Severe dehydration is a medical emergency and must be treated at a hospital emergency room to avoid serious complications such as permanent tissue damage, organ failure, and death. If you are experiencing symptoms of dehydration or diarrhea, come to Premier Urgent Care today. Our medical professionals are experienced at treating dehydration and diarrhea and can help you restore your health. Call us today to book an appointment with our dehydration and diarrhea specialist, or visit one of our clinics. We have two Connecticut locations to better serve you: one in Newington and one in Oxford. We serve patients from Oxford CT, Newington CT, Naugatuck CT, New Britain CT, Seymour CT, Wethersfield CT, West Hartford CT, Ansonia CT, Bristol CT, Cromwell CT, and Waterbury CT. We look forward to serving you!