10 Stomach Flu Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #8: Lethargy
Lethargy is a medical term to describe a pathological state of deep unresponsiveness and inactivity or sleepiness. This symptom can be a consequence of severe dehydration that can ensue with persistent diarrhea and vomit.
This symptom is most likely seen, and especially dangerous, in young children and older adults. When lethargy is observed, the patient is severely dehydrated and must receive medical attention. Other symptoms of dehydration in children include dry mouth, absence of tears when crying, absence of urine (measured by number of wet diapers) for several hours, sunken eyes, irritability or lethargy, and sunken soft spot on the top of the skull (sunken fontanelles).
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