Oral rehydration therapy
Oral rehydration therapy
To avoid dehydration.
Diarrhea cause a large fluid loss.
dehydration
Polio drops should not be given to children suffering from diarrhea because the effectiveness of the oral polio vaccine can be compromised in the presence of gastrointestinal illnesses. Diarrhea can interfere with the absorption of the vaccine, potentially leading to inadequate immune response and reduced protection against the disease. Additionally, administering the vaccine during diarrhea may exacerbate dehydration and complicate the child's health condition. Therefore, it is recommended to wait until the child has fully recovered before vaccination.
Diarrhea is not a disease but a symptom of something else. Untreated it can cause death, especially in small children, due to dehydration.
Yes, indirectly through dehydration. Dehydration causes nearly 90% of all headaches.
It doesn't. Cholera kills by dehydration via the severe diarrhea it causes!
Diarrhea
There are many illnesses associated with dehydration and diarrhea. Usually when a person has diarrhea they get dehydrated, so the root cause is going to be what the diarrhea is from. That can be from the flu to a stomach virus to food poisoning.
Yes, diarrhea can lead to dehydration because it results in a significant loss of fluids and electrolytes from the body. This loss can occur rapidly, especially in severe cases or among vulnerable populations such as young children and the elderly. If fluids and electrolytes are not adequately replaced, dehydration can occur, leading to serious health complications. It's important to stay hydrated and seek medical attention if diarrhea persists.
dehydration