Community Health Worker Manual/Diarrhea/Classification

Diarrhea causes dehydration, which can be identified through various signs. If the child has either of the following two danger signs, then refer him to a health center.


 * Sunken eyes
 * Turgid skin

There are also some minor signs—if the child has any two of the following, refer him to a health center:


 * Restlessness and irritability
 * Thirsty or eager to drink water
 * Listless or fatigued
 * Inability to drink water


 * Testing Skin Turgidity
 * Referral