Is Diarrhea Isotonic or Hypotonic

This is the type of dehydration most frequently caused by diarrhoea. It occurs when the net losses of water and sodium are in the same proportion as normally found in the ECF.

Is diarrhea hypertonic or hypotonic?

The most common causes of hypertonic dehydration are diarrhea, high fever, and vomiting. These can lead to dehydration and a salt-fluid imbalance.

Is vomiting isotonic or hypotonic?

characterised by isotonic loss of both water and solutes from the extracellular fluid (ECF) e.g., – vomiting, diarrhoea or through inadequate intake. no osmotic water shift from the intracellular fluid (ICF) to the ECF.