The giving of fluid by mouth to prevent and/or correct the dehydration that is a result of diarrhea is called Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT). Treatment using home remedies to prevent dehydration must be started as soon as diarrhea begins. In spite of this dehydration does occur or if children or adults have not been given extra drinks then they must be treated with a special drink made with oral rehydration salts(ORS).…

Electrolytes are essential minerals in the human body that produce electric charges to energize the body instantly. They are usually found in the human body’s blood, urine, tissue, and other body fluids. They are an essential part of the body, they help

 

• Weigh the volume of water in your body
• Restore your body's acid/base (pH) level
• Transfer nutrients into your cells
• Remove wastes out of…

Why is it important for my child to take ORS?

When children or adolescents have diarrhea, they tend to lose lots of water and salts from the body through vomiting and constant loose motions. As a result, the body loses salts and minerals significantly from the body, making them dehydrated. The improper balance of salts and water can affect the body’s health badly resulting in severe…

People can be dehydrated due to various reasons including:

• Sweating too much.
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Medicines make you pee a lot.

All these causes make them lose lots of water and electrolytes. Electrolytes are essential minerals in the blood and body fluids. When you lose them, you…