Due to the fact that our brains are made up of 75% water, even mild dehydration can cause headaches, dizziness and nausea. Lack of water is the number one trigger for daytime fatigue. Moderate levels of dehydration can cause a rise in the body's temperature, create muscle aches, and can lead to heat exhaustion.

Symptoms usually appear within 1-14 days after infection with the bacteria. Average is within 3-5 days. See similar questions...

We have interviewed many parents who report that their children seemed different from birth, or that they noticed that something was wrong as early as 18 months. Their babies were often extremely difficult to settle, rarely slept, experienced separation anxiety, and seemed overly responsive to sensory stimulation. See similar questions...

The lack of adequate body fluids needed for the body to carry on normal functions at an optimal level. Dehydration can be caused by fluid loss (through vomiting, diarrhea or excessive urination), inadequate intake, or a combination of both. The most common cause of dehydration in infants and children is acute gastroenteritis with its associated vomiting and diarrhea. Dehydration is classified as mild, moderate, or severe based on the percentage of body weight lost during the acute illness. See similar questions...

To date, no cases of SARS have been reported among persons who were exposed to a SARS patient before the onset of the patient's symptoms. See similar questions...

After infection there is an incubation period of 2-14 (OIE) 1-21(USDA) days during which the virus multiplies. See similar questions...

If you suspect that you or your child is dehydrated, call the doctor immediately. Severe dehydration may require hospitalization. See similar questions...

No. Some will appear while others may not appear at all. This can cause difficulties in diagnosing meningitis, complicated by the fact that many symptoms are like the common cold. However, over and above the symptoms themselves, it will become obvious to anyone close to the sufferer that he/she is becoming VERY ill VERY quickly. See similar questions...

For a person who has never been infested with scabies, symptoms may take 4-6 weeks to begin. For a person who has had scabies, symptoms appear within several days. You do not become immune to an infestation. See similar questions...

Yes. If someone has hepatitis C, there are several things that can increase the likelihood that the virus will cause liver damage. Drinking alcohol (any amount) is very dangerous to a person who has hepatitis C since alcohol also causes liver damage. In HIV and hepatitis C coinfected people, the risk of developing liver damage is much higher than in those people who only have hepatitis C. See similar questions...

Causes of dehydration include excessive fluid losses due to excessive sweating, inadequate fluid intake, or a combination of these factors. See similar questions...

Because the onboard humidity of modern jetliners may be as low as 5%, passengers may experience dehydration symptoms. Low cabin humidity is a primary cause of jet lag. The NATURE'S MIST® Founder advises the following during airline travel to increase comfort and reduce the symptoms of jet lag: MOISTURIZE with NATURE'S MIST® pure spring water every 20 minutes or whenever you feel uncomfortable (See "Airline Travel"). See similar questions...

Although each baby is different, most babies begin teething between six and eight months after birth. The first teeth to appear are typically the two lower front teeth (central incisors) followed by the two upper front teeth. The complete set of 20 primary teeth should occur by the age of three. If your baby is feeling some discomfort, use a teething gel, to help ease the pain. Or give your baby a very cold or frozen teething ring. See similar questions...

If you have stress incontinence, you may leak a small to medium amount of urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, exercise, or do similar things. If you have urge incontinence, you may feel a sudden urge to urinate and the need to urinate often. With this type of bladder control problem, you may leak a larger amount of urine that can soak your clothes or run down your legs. See similar questions...