10 Signs of Dehydration
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Dehydration Sign #5: Delayed Skin Turgor
Skin turgor refers to the elasticity of the skin where the skin is able to change shape and return back to its original form. Delayed skin turgor is a sign of dehydration which can be caused by excessive vomiting, diarrhea, or inadequate fluid intake. It is important to note that young children and infants can rapidly lose fluids causing dehydration.
Those with fever also have a higher likelihood of dehydration. Skin turgor can be examined by grasping the skin between two fingers to tent it. After a few seconds, the skin is released. In normal causes, the skin snaps back to the normal position. In dehydration, the skin takes more time to return back to normal.
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