Dehydration is one of the most worrisome complications of diarrhea in children. Mild diarrhea usually doesn't cause significant fluid loss, but moderate or severe diarrhea can. Severe dehydration is dangerous; it can cause seizures, brain damage, even death. Know the signs of dehydration.
Cough and cold medications and decongestants may cause the eyes to dilate. In general, any medication that is a stimulant may cause the eyes to dilate. While it's not particularly common, this could include ADHD medications such as Adderall or Ritalin. Of course, certain illegal drugs do this as well, such as cocaine.
The medical term for dilated pupils is mydriasis. Medications or other drugs can also cause the pupil to dilate, either intentionally or as a side effect. For example, eye care professionals often use eye drops that dilate the pupils in order to examine structures at the back of eye, such as the retina.ften, abnormally dilated pupils are also fixed pupils. Dilated pupils or pupils that are unequal in size can be a sign of serious conditions affecting the brain, including stroke, bleeding or tumor and often signal the presence of a medical emergency.