Dehydration.
dry skin,poor skin turgor,sunken eyeball etc..
Skin turgor is a qualitative assessment of how well hydrated the skin is. Good skin turgor is an indicator of adequate hydration, while poor skin turgor may indicate dehydration.
Poor skin turgor is a term used by health care workers to describe someone who has lost fluid and are dehydrated. To do this, they grasp the skin on the back of the hand and see how long it takes to resume the normal position.
When lightly pinching the skin of the forearm and releasing it, healthcare providers check for skin turgor. Proper turgor indicates good hydration levels, while poor turgor could suggest dehydration. Skin that takes longer to return to its normal position may indicate dehydration.
Decreased fluid intakeDehydrationDiabetesDiabetes insipidusDiarrheaEhler's-Danlos syndromeExtreme weight lossHeat strokeHeat stroke (excessive sweating without enough fluid intake)Polyuric phase of acute tubular necrosisReduced fluid intakeSclerodermaSevere weight lossVomitingSee the link below for more information.
Symptoms of poor blood circulation in the legs include pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, coldness, and skin discoloration.
poor dry skin, dull brittle hair, brittle nails, pale
You assess skin turgor by pinching a part of the skin. If the skin does not return to normal position within a second it is abnormal. You describe this as +2 or + however many seconds it takes to return to normal.
The upper chest or back of the hand is the best area to test for skin turgor in adults. These areas have relatively taut skin, making it easier to assess changes in skin elasticity.
Poor blood circulation can take on many symptoms in patients with the problem. Feeling tired and having numbness in the extremities are two common symptoms. Try this, push your finger into skin near your feet. Does the skin bounce back right away? If not, poor circulation could be an issue. Note that dehydration can often have similar symptoms.
* normal thirst or may refuse some liquids * a moist mouth and tongue * normal to slightly decreased urine output * less than 3 percent weight loss * normal heart rate, pulses, breathing, and warm extremities * capillary refill less than 2 seconds * instant recoil on skin turgor test * eyes not sunken (and/or fontanel in a baby) * increased thirst * a dry mouth and tongue * decreased urine output * 3 to 9 percent weight loss * normal to increased heart rate and pulses, normal to fast breathing, and cool extremities * capillary refill greater than 2 seconds * recoil on skin turgor test in less than 2 seconds * slightly sunken eyes (and/or fontanel in a baby) * poor drinking or may be unable to drink * a parched mouth and tongue * minimal or no urine output * greater than 9 percent weight loss * increased heart rate, weak pulses, deep breathing, and cool, mottled extremities * capillary refill that is very prolonged or minimal * recoil on skin turgor test in more than 2 seconds * deeply sunken eyes (and/or fontanel in a baby)
The signs of symptoms of poor ventilation include dry skin, headache, and nasal congestion. Other symptoms include fatigue, difficulty breathing, itchy eyes, and dry throat.