How Do You Use Oral Rehydration At Home?
When you are sick with an illness such as an intestinal virus, you will probably experience diarrhea and vomiting, so you may become dehydrated. In most cases, you can easily prevent dehydration at home with oral rehydration. Preventing dehydration is especially important in young children because they can lose fluids very quickly. Follow these steps to use effective oral rehydration in your own home. Purchase or make an oral rehydration solution. Prepare the solution by mixing 4 cups of boiled filtered water with 1 tsp. of salt and 8 tsp. of sugar. Stir the mixture until it dissolves. Allow to cool. Have other clear liquids on hand such as plain water, sports electrolyte drinks or clear juices. These are good to have in case the person dislikes the flavor of the oral rehydration solution. Administer as much fluid as the body wants and needs. Try a variety of clear fluids. The stomach may be less likely to reject some of them. Wait 10 minutes after vomiting to give fluids again. This w
