Dehydration is a common complication of childhood illnesses. It can occur due to vomiting, diarrhoea or poor intake due to any illness or high fever. Preventing dehydration, recognizing and early treatment of dehydration is important.
ORAL REHYDRATION FLUIDS
HOW TO PREVENT DEHYDRATION
Offer extra fluids after each loose stool or vomit to prevent dehydration.
DIET DURING DEHYDRATION AND DIARRHEA
HOW TO RECOGNIZE DEHYDRATION:
Inform your doctor immediately IF:
Children who are dehydrated, need additional amounts of ORF. If the dehydration is severe, intravenous fluids are sometimes needed to correct dehydration.
Dr. Mahesh Balsekar | Senior Consultant – Paediatrics | SRCC Children’s Hospital, Mumbai
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