Hypernatremic dehydration in newborns

Authors

  • Shivaprakash NC Department of Pediatrics, Adichunchanagiri institute of Medical Sciences, B G Nagara, Mandya, Karnataka, India
  • Touseef Ahmed Department of Pediatrics, Adichunchanagiri institute of Medical Sciences, B G Nagara, Mandya, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20150541

Keywords:

Hypernatremia, Dehydration, Weight loss, Breastfeeding

Abstract

Hypernatremic dehydration is an uncommon problem in newborns. Infants who fail to breast-feed may develop hypernatremic dehydration, a condition that can be fatal or cause major morbidity. Early discharge, lack of timely follow-up, or poor information during pregnancy or after delivery play important roles. Hypernatremic dehydration can lead to neonatal morbidity and mortality. We are reporting two cases of exclusively breastfed neonates with hypernatremic dehydration.

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Published

2017-01-06

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2015): July-September 2015

Section

Case Reports