16/04/2026
CAN WE TALK ABOUT ORS?
ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) is a special mixture of water, sugar, and salts used to treat and prevent dehydration, especially from:
🫴Diarrhea
🫴Vomiting
🫴Fever
🫴Excessive sweating
It helps the body quickly replace lost fluids and electrolytes.
Why is ORS important?
When someone has diarrhea or vomiting, the body loses:
🫴Water
🫴Sodium (salt)
🫴Potassium
ORS restores these in the right balance, helping the body recover faster and preventing complications.
How does ORS work?
It uses a scientific principle called Sodium-glucose co-transport.
This means:
🫴Sugar helps the intestine absorb sodium
🫴Sodium helps pull water back into the body
So even when someone is very weak, ORS still works effectively.
How to prepare ORS (at home)
If you don’t have a sachet, you can make it yourself:
Mix:
🫴1 liter of clean water
🫴6 level teaspoons of sugar
🫴½ teaspoon of salt
Stir very well until fully dissolved.
⚠️ Important:
🫴Too much sugar or salt can be harmful
🫴Always measure correctly
How to use ORS
🫴Give small sips frequently
🫴For children: use a spoon or syringe slowly
🫴Continue even if diarrhea is ongoing
Use ORS immediately if you notice signs of dehydration:
🫴Dry mouth
🫴Sunken eyes
🫴Weakness
🫴Reduced urination
ORS is very helpful, but seek medical care if:
🫴Diarrhea lasts more than 2–3 days
🫴There is blood in stool
🫴The person cannot drink or keeps vomiting
🫴It’s a baby or elderly person
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