What are the symptoms of ORS?
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What are the symptoms of ORS?
Tell your doctor if your condition worsens, if it persists for more than 24 hours, or if you also have severe stomach/abdominal pain, blood in the stool/vomit, a fever, or signs of dehydration (such as dizziness, decreased urination, severe thirst, very dry mouth, seizures).
Which fluid is best for vomiting?
If vomiting persists, infusion of oral rehydration solution via a nasogastric tube may be temporarily used to achieve rehydration. Intravenous fluid administration (20-30 mL/kg of isotonic sodium chloride 0.9\% solution over 1-2 h) may also be used until oral rehydration is tolerated.
Do electrolytes stop vomiting?
Taking small sips of water or drinks containing electrolytes can help to reduce dehydration caused by vomiting.
What cause you to vomit?
Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but rather are symptoms of many different conditions, such as infection (“stomach flu”), food poisoning, motion sickness, overeating, blocked intestine, illness, concussion or brain injury, appendicitis and migraines.
Does ORS stop running stomach?
10 Things you should know about Rehydrating a child. ORS does not stop diarrhoea. It prevents the body from drying up.
What to eat to stop vomiting?
Eat dry foods, such as crackers, toast, dry cereals, or bread sticks, when you wake up and every few hours during the day. They provide nutrients and help settle your stomach. Eat cool foods instead of hot, spicy foods. Consider non-fat yogurt, fruit juice, sherbet, and sports drinks.
Can dehydration make you vomit?
Symptoms like lightheadedness, muscle cramps, and general weakness are indications that the body is failing to compensate for dehydration. Nausea and vomiting are particularly bad because they can cause the situation to get worse.
Why is Diarrhoea suggested to take ORS?
Made up with clean water the ORS drink contains the main elements that are lost from the body during diarrhoea. It is effective in treating dehydration resulting from all types of acute diarrhoeal diseases. One of these drinks should be given to the child every time a watery stool is passed.