Question
Oral rehydration solution (Salt-sugar- water) is frequently given to persons experiencing loose motions.
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Answer
- Loose motions cause lot of loss of water from the body.
- This may result in dehydration. This can be lethal if ignored.
- Especially in case of young children this is a very serious fatal problem.
- Thus, to bring back the normal proportion of water and electrolytes, oral rehydration solution or ORS is given to the patient who suffers from loose motions.
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