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Ors with medicines: Sweating comes more during the summer season. Due to excessive sweating in this season, the body becomes dehydrated many times. Apart from this, if there is heatstroke, then problems like vomiting, diarrhea also occur. In such a situation, a solution is usually drunk at home called ORS i.e. Oral Rehydration Solution. Whether young children or elders, ORS helps in hydrating the body to avoid dehydration.
ORS is a mixture of salt, sugar and ectrolite, which hydrates the body again. But many times people come to mind that -If there are vomiting, diarrhea in the summer season, then any medicine can be taken with ORS? Should the medicine be taken with ORS or is it only enough?
What is the use of ORS?
When there is frequent diarrhea or vomiting, the body is not only lacking water but also lacks salt and minerals. Lack of salt and sugar in the body causes dizziness, weakness or deteriorating condition. ORS has the correct balance of salt, sugar and electrolytes which gives energy to the body.
Is it necessary to take medicine with ORS?
Dr. Varun Bansal in Apollo Hospital It is said that the situation is handled by ORS only in which school diarrhea or mild vomiting. Most people recover without any medicine. But if diarrhea is constantly happening, stomach pain, blood is also coming with diarrhea, then ORS will not work only. In this case, contact the doctor immediately and also adopt the treatment mentioned by the doctor.
What kind of medicines can be given with ORS?
- Antibiotic Antibiotic is not given every time in diarrhea. If the infection is from bacteria, then only advises the doctor.
- Probiotic These medicines help strengthen the intestine and increase good bacteria. Doctors often give them with ORS.
- Other medicines Such as preventing vomiting medicine or fever medicine. Take this only when the doctor gives it by writing.
When is only ORS enough?
When the condition is not very bad, diarrhea is light, there is no lack of water in the body that humans start feeling unconscious, then only ORS can be given. You can also eat light plain food with it. You can eat khichdi, soup, banana etc. In such a situation, ORS is safe and quick effect.
How to use Ors
- Follow the guidelines given on the ORS packet.
- Before making ORS solution, wash hands thoroughly with soap.
- ORS solution should be sipped and drunk.
- Separate sugar should not be mixed in ORS solution.
- Always mix ORS in boiled and then cooled water
- Mix only water in ORS solution, do not add any juice, cold drink etc.
- Do not store it for more than 24 hours.
Disclaimer:- ORS is not a medicine, but a solution to meet the lack of water and salt. This is enough in light cases alone, but if the problem increases, it becomes necessary to take the medicine. The most important thing should not make the mistake of starting the medicine yourself. Always consult a doctor.