Possible Causes for skin turgor decreased Escherichia Coli Infection Int J Biometeorol. 2017 Sep;61(9):1647-1655. doi: 10.1007/s00484-017-1344-y. Epub 2017 Apr 7. Author information 1 Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Universita degli Studi di Torino, Torino, Italy. fiorella.acquaotta@unito.it. 2 Centro interdipartimentale sui rischi naturali in ambiente montano e collinare, NatRisk, Grugliasco,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Dehydration A decrease in skin turgor is a late sign of dehydration. Causes You can become dehydrated if you lose too much fluid, do not drink enough water or fluids, or both. [mountsinai.org] Summary: Decreased skin turgor or elasticity, is a sign of dehydration. Skin that is dry, cool and clammy may also indicate dehydration. [ecowatch.com] A decrease in skin turgor is indicated when the skin (on the back of the hand for an adult or on the abdomen for a child) is pulled up for a few seconds and does not return [mountsinai.org] Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Scleroderma Chest. 1983 Nov;84(5):546-50. Abstract The pulmonary function and chest roentgenograms were evaluated in 88 patients with the CREST syndrome variant of progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS or scleroderma). Seventy-two percent of the patients had abnormal pulmonary function. An isolated decrease in diffusing[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Sclerodactyly A syndrome characterized by palmoplantar keratoderma, sclerodactyly, and skin cancer was first described in two families by Huriez et al. The pattern of inheritance was compatible with that of an autosomal dominant disorder. We report a patient with this condition and review the literature. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hypernatremia Prolonged low protein diet 4) A 76-year-old man is sent to the hospital from his nursing home because of obtundation, decreased skin turgor, fever and a blood pressure of [tcd.ie] skin turgor, orthostatic changes Hypertonic sodium gain (iatrogenic) Often causes acute hypernatremia Steps to correct STEP 1: Calculate water deficit TBW lean body weight [sinaiem.org] Excessive water loss: gastrointestinal tract (vomiting or diarrhea), sweating, or urination, renal, third spacing (loss of hypotonic fluid) Signs: dry mucous membranes, decreased [sinaiem.org] Shigella Infection skin tension (turgor). [nmihi.com] Individual may have signs of dehydration including orthostatic blood pressure (blood pressure that changes with body position changes), dry mucous membranes, sunken eyes, and decreased [nmihi.com] Cholera Signs of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance soon occur and include sunken eyes, lethargy, dry mouth, decreased skin turgor, wrinkled hands and feet and cold clammy skin [orpha.net] Acute Gastroenteritis Temperature 39 C, skin turgor markedly decreased. The tongue and buccal mucosa were dry. Respiratory deep. The weight 9 kg. 15. [slideshare.net] She has a sunken fontanelle and decreased skin turgor (pinch test 3 sec). She passes urine during the examination. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Furthermore, whilst the guidelines indicate that signs of severe dehydration (sunken eyes and decreased skin turgor) in SAM are unreliable markers of hydration status (and [wellcomeopenresearch.org] Allergic Rhinitis The clinical exam revealed severe malaise, pallor, decreased skin turgor, abdominal epigastric tenderness, heartburn at palpation within the epigastric area. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Cerebral Salt-Wasting Syndrome He had signs of hypovolemia, such as orthostatic hypotension, dry mucosa, decreased skin turgor, hemoconcentration, contraction alkalosis, and high BUN/Cr ratio. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The largest difference between the two disorders is intravascular volume depletion in CSW (hypotension, decreased skin turgor, elevated hematocrit, possibly increased BUN/ [seahecim.wordpress.com] The only clue to the presence of CSW rather than SIADH is clinical evidence of extracellular volume depletion, such as hypotension and decreased skin turgor, and/or increased [usmleforum.com] Atrophic Vaginitis View/Print Table TABLE 4 Physical Signs of Atrophic Vaginitis Genital Pale, smooth or shiny vaginal epithelium Loss of elasticity or turgor of skin Sparsity of pubic hair [aafp.org] Note loss of labial and vulvar fullness, pallor of urethral and vaginal epithelium, and decreased vaginal moisture. [aafp.org] Hyponatremia skin turgor, and decreased capillary refill.10,16 To differentiate GI and renal losses, calculate the patient's FENa, the ratio between sodium excreted via urine and the [journals.lww.com] Physical exam may reveal decreased skin turgor, low jugular venous pressure, or orthostatic or persistent hypotension. [cancertherapyadvisor.com] […] present with vomiting, diarrhea, diuretic use, hyperglycemia with glucosuria, increased thirst, weight loss, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, dry mucous membranes, decreased [journals.lww.com] Ménière Disease turgor of the skin. [en.wikipedia.org] Glucosuria causes a loss of hypotonic water and Na , leading to a hypertonic state with signs of volume depletion, such as dry mucosa, hypotension, tachycardia, and decreased [en.wikipedia.org] Delirium […] intake, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, decreased skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, orthostasis, tachycardia Complete blood count, urine-specific gravity test, serum osmolarity [aafp.org] […] serum alcohol, salicylate, and acetaminophen levels Volume depletion (dehydration or blood loss): fatigue, lightheadedness, falls, syncope, pallor, melena/hematochezia, decreased [aafp.org] Renal Salt-Wasting Syndrome The largest difference between the two disorders is intravascular volume depletion in CSW (hypotension, decreased skin turgor, elevated hematocrit, possibly increased BUN/ [seahecim.wordpress.com] However, his urine volume was high ( 4500 mL/day), and he experienced body weight loss and decreased skin turgor. [link.springer.com] The only clue to the presence of CSW rather than SIADH is clinical evidence of extracellular volume depletion, such as hypotension and decreased skin turgor, and/or increased [slideshare.net] Hypovolemia Skin turgor may decrease further. [msdmanuals.com] Physical findings suggestive of volume depletion include dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, and low jugular venous distention. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Tachycardia and hypotension can be seen along with decreased urinary output. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Infantile Gastroenteritis Assessment Patient may manifest passage of loose watery stool vomiting abdominal cramping dehydration nausea fatigue weakness nervousness confusion weight loss decreased skin [rnpedia.com] skin turgor, low blood pressure, and decreased urine output.” [blog.prepscholar.com] turgor decreased urine output dry mucous membrane fever Nursing Diagnosis Deficient fluid volume RT excessive losses through normal routes AEB frequent passage of loose watery [rnpedia.com] Congestive Heart Failure turgor of the skin. [en.wikipedia.org] Glucosuria causes a loss of hypotonic water and Na , leading to a hypertonic state with signs of volume depletion, such as dry mucosa, hypotension, tachycardia, and decreased [en.wikipedia.org] Infectious Colitis skin turgor sunken eyes or cheeks Seek care right away In most cases, viral gastroenteritis is not harmful. [niddk.nih.gov] She has a sunken fontanelle and decreased skin turgor (pinch test 3 sec). She passes urine during the examination. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] General examination was remarkable for lethargy, dry mucous membranes, collapsed neck veins, and decreased skin turgor. [academic.oup.com] Electrolyte Imbalance dry mucous membranes. poor skin turgor, confusion, restlessness agitation, decreased urine output treatment of ____is to replace water gradually, low salt diet, rehydrate [quizlet.com] Decreased skin turgor Dry mucous membrane 35. [slideshare.net] acute weight loss Oliguria Low bp Sunken eyes Dizziness Weakness Decreased skin turgor Concentrated urine 7. • Fluid Management • Oral rehydration therapy – Solutions [slideshare.net] Diabetic Ketoacidosis Decreased skin turgor Decreased reflexes Characteristic acetone (ketotic) breath odor Hypotension Tachypnea In addition, evaluate patients for signs of possible intercurrent [emedicine.com] Diagnosis On examination, general findings of DKA may include the following: Ill appearance Dry skin Labored respiration Dry mucous membranes Decreased skin turgor Decreased [emedicine.medscape.com] General findings in diabetic ketoacidosis On examination, general findings of DKA may include the following: Ill appearance Dry skin Labored respiration Dry mucous membranes [emedicine.com] Anterior Pituitary Hypofunction turgor decrease » Acetone breath and ketonuria » Significant weight loss » Jaundice and various palsy may supervene » Metabolic acidosis If weight loss greater than 5% of [orion-group.net] […] trimester and the increase of progesterone. 6 Clinical Feature There is inability to retain food and fluid » Intractable vomiting » Dehydration » Dry and coated tongue » Skin [orion-group.net] Traveler's Diarrhea […] urine output, skin turgor, and lethargy or confusion. [web.archive.org] Vital signs (including temperature and orthostatic evaluation of pulse and blood pressure) and signs of volume depletion (including dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor [web.archive.org] […] frequency, stool quantities, dysentery with fever, tenesmus, hematochezia or pus in the stool, signs of volume depletion (including thirst, tachycardia,and orthostasis), decreased [web.archive.org] Pyelonephritis […] with slightly decreased turgor. [kidney-international.org] […] lungs, tachycardia with an irregularly irregular rhythm, obese abdomen with mild tenderness to palpitation of her right upper quadrant and right lower quadrant, and dry skin [kidney-international.org] Sigmoiditis The most characteristic are weakness, an increase in body temperature to subfebrile numbers, pallor and dryness of the skin, a decrease in turgor of the subcutaneous tissue [thectrforpsychotherapy.com] Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding skin turgor Reduced jugular venous pressure (JVP) Sunken eyes Dry lips, mouth and tongue Tachycardia Postural hypotension Absolute hypotension Disability Confusion Reduced [oxfordmedicaleducation.com] […] breathing: hyperventilation to compensate for metabolic acidosis manifesting as ‘air hunger’ Circulation Cold, pale peripheries Prolonged capillary refill times (CRT 2 s) Decreased [oxfordmedicaleducation.com] Rotavirus Infection Dehydrated patients exhibit diminished urine output, decreased skin turgor, and hypotension. [symptoma.com] Rotavirus infection in infants leads to the same symptoms, including severe diarrhea, vomiting, and fever; dehydration also leads to sunken fontanelles, a decreased production [symptoma.com] Acute Renal Failure with Oliguria Symptoms of Prerenal Kidney Failure thirst, decreased skin turgor oliguria or anuria hypotension, tachycardia signs and symptoms of underlying diseases such as trauma, cardiac [urology-textbook.com] Orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, reduced jugular venous pressure, decreased skin turgor, and dry mucous membranes are often present in pre-renal azotemia. [renalandurologynews.com] Large Bowel Obstruction His skin was melanotic with poor turgor. [consultant360.com] Initial laboratory test results showed a decreased potassium level (3.3 mEq/L) and an elevated alkaline phosphatase level (120 U/L). [consultant360.com] Non-Oliguric Renal Failure 1) Decreased skin turgor 2) Collapsed neck veins 3) Dry mucous membranes 4) Orthostatic blood pressure and pulse In a patient with Prerenal Azotemia, what will the patient [quizlet.com]
