Croup: 14 signs and symptoms
8. Dehydration
fever can lead to dehydration. This can also worsen other symptoms, such as headaches and difficulty sleeping.
Dehydration can cause headaches because it causes the brain shrinkage as it loses water, which causes it to pull itself away from the walls of the skull. Dehydration can cause muscle weakness, indigestion and other unwanted symptoms. This may help explain other symptoms that appear in conjunction with croup.
Increase your fluid intake if you suspect that you or your child may be dehydrated. Regular drinking can help with recovery.
