HOW TO MAKE AN ORAL REHYDRATION SOLUTION (ORS) AT HOME

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If you have severe diarrhea or vomiting, your body will lose fluids, which can lead to dehydration. If so, you'll notice increased thirst, dry mouth, sleepiness, less frequent urination, dark yellow urine, headache, dry skin, and dizziness. If you experience any of these symptoms then its likely you are dehydrating so i am going to take you through some easy steps to manage that at home.

Oral rehydration solution(ORS) is a special drink made up of sugar, salt, and clean water. It can help replace fluid loss from severe diarrhea or vomiting. Studies have shown ORS to be as effective as intravenous fluid administration when treating dehydration. In Ghana some of the ORS products we find on the market are Andrews liver salt®, Martins liver salt®, etc. Even though one can rehydrate with these purchased  packets mentioned ,you can also make ORS drinks at home using clean water, salt, and sugar.

So I am going to take you through some simple steps that u can use in making your own Oral Rehydration Solution(ORS) when at home in case you cannot make it to the hospital.

#STEP 1 .WASH YOUR HANDS:

Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water before preparing the drink. Make sure you have a clean pitcher or bottle ready.

#STEP 2. GATHER THE INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE YOUR OWN ORS SOLUTION:

Table salt (such as iodized salt or sea salt) clean water granulated or powdered sugar.

 

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#STEP 3. MIX THE DRY INGREDIENTS:  

Add a half-teaspoon of table salt and two tablespoons of sugar into a clean container. You can use granulated or powdered sugar. 

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#STEP 4. MIX THE DRY INGREDIENTS WITH WATER :

Add one liter of clean drinking water. If you cannot measure out a liter, add 5 cups of water. The water can be bottled water or recently boiled and cooled water. Make sure you don't add any extra sugar.

#STEP 5.  STIR WELL AND DRINK: Use a spoon or whisk to mix the ORS powder into the water. After a minute or more vigorous stirring, the solution should be completely dissolved. Now, it is ready to drink. The ORS solution can be refrigerated for 24 hours. Do not store it any longer.

 

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 So after taking this solution i am sure you will be good to go !

NII AWULEY ASHONG