Dehydration Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Dehydration below.
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How to Diagnose Dehydration
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. This will probably include measuring your vital signs. To help provide information for the doctor, keep a diary of:
- Your daily weight
- Number of times you have vomited or moved your bowels
- Your fluid and food intake
- Your urine output
- Recent travel
- Self-treatments you have tried
Tests may include:
- Stool sample-to look for the cause of diarrhea
- Urine tests-to check the concentration of the urine
- Blood tests-to check body fluids and body chemistry
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