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A Neonate with Hypernatremic Dehydration
Param Harsh
1
, Amit Devgan
2
Department of Pediatrics,
1
151 Base Hospital, Guwahati – 781029;
2
Command Hospital (EC), Kolkata – 700027, India.
Corresponding Author:
Dr Param Harsh
Email: mahajan_4952@yahoo.co.in
Received:
10-JAN-2018
Accepted:
19-MAR-2018
Published Online:
25-MAR-2018
DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2018.0021
Abstract
Background
: Hyper-natremic dehydration is a rare clinical entity usually encountered in breast fed neonates. Early post-partum discharge with lack of knowledge about techniques and adequacy of breast feeding in mothers has been implicated as a major risk factor.
Case Report
: We report a case of a 13 days old exclusively breast fed neonate who presented with weight loss, dehydration, poor feeding, lethargy and decrease urine output. Child was managed with intravenous fluids and breastfeeding counseling.
Conclusion
: There is an urgent need to foster a greater awareness of this problem among lactating mothers and health care professionals to prevent disastrous complications.
Keywords :
Breastfeeding, Dehydration, Infant, Lactation, Postpartum Period.
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