10 Signs of Food Poisoning
Food Poisoning Sign #8: Skin Turgor
Skin turgor is used to refer to the elasticity of the skin. It can be tested by pinching the skin on the arm and observing if it springs back into place. In normal cases, the skin springs back into place within one to two seconds. Poor skin turgor can be observed when the skin takes longer to return to normal. It is a method used to determine if the individual is dehydrated.
Patients with dehydration usually have poor skin turgor. This is an easy and non-invasive assessment method for pediatric patients. Poor skin turgor is also seen among older patients and does not usually reflect dehydration levels for those above the age of 65. In severe cases of food poisoning, dehydration may occur leading to poor skin turgor.
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