WHAT IS ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY OR SOLUTION AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
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WHAT IS ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY
ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY (ORT) is a type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration, especially that due to diarrhea. It involves drinking water with modest amounts of sugar and salts, specifically sodium and potassium.
Why Oral Rehydration Therapy
Rehydration drink provides potassium, glucose, sodium and balances the body’s electrolytes. It is life-saving and should be given immediately at the very sign of diarrhea.
Any of the rehydration drinks that the ingredients are handy can be prepared.
Symptoms Of Dehydration
Signs of mild or moderate dehydration include:
- Thirst
- Dry or sticky mouth
- Not peeing very much
- Dark yellow pee
- Dry, cool skin
- Headache
- Muscle cramps
Signs of severe dehydration include:
- Not peeing or having very dark yellow pee
- Very dry skin
- Feeling dizzy
- Rapid heartbeat
- Rapid breathing
- Sunken eyes
- Sleepiness, lack of energy, confusion or irritability
- Fainting
Symptoms of dehydration for babies and young children can be different than for adults:
- Dry mouth and tongue
- No tears when crying
- Dry diapers for 3 hours
- Sunken eyes, cheeks, soft spot on the top of the skull
- Sleepiness, lack of energy, or irritability
RECIPES FOR ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTION 1
• 1 Litre/ 1¾ pints of boiled then cooled water
• 2 level tablespoon of sugar or honey
• ¼ teaspoon of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda. If this ingredient is not available then add another ½ teaspoon of salt)
• ½ cup of orange juice for taste. If available.
HOW MUCH ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTION SHOULD BE GIVEN
• Sip the mixture every 5 minutes day and night until urination normalizes.
• About 1 Litre /1¾ pints a day should be used for a small child
• 1 glass for each watery stool produced and 3 Litres/ 5¼ pints a day for adults.
BEST NATURAL ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTION
• 1 Litre of clean water
• ½ level teaspoon salt
• 8 level teaspoon sugar
• ½ cup of coconut water or juice from 2 oranges or a mashed raped banana.
RECIPES FOR ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTION 3
• 1 Litre clean water
• ½ level teaspoon salt
• 8 heaping teaspoon powdered cereal
• Boil for 5 to 7 minutes to form a gruel
• Add ½ cup coconut water or juice from 2 oranges, or 1 mashed ripe banana.
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