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Rehydration

Loss of fluids and electrolytes most commonly occurs in diarrhea, vomiting, excessive urination, and sweating due to extreme heat leading to dehydration. This causes an electrolyte imbalance in the body. If left untreated can disrupt the body's vital functions and metabolism. Rehydration is the replacement of these lost fluids and electrolytes either orally or intravenously. Home-made oral rehydration solution (ORS) comprises eight teaspoons of sugar and one teaspoon of salt in one liter of water. Commercially available ORS contains sodium, potassium, glucose, chloride, and citrate.

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Is coconut water good for dehydration? Please guide.

Query: Hi doctor, I often experience dehydration, and I have heard that coconut water can help. Can you explain the specific benefits of coconut water in combating dehydration? How effective is it in rehydration compared to other beverages, and are there any particular factors to consider when using coconu...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! Coconut water is a natural resource for rehydration; it contains minerals and electrolytes like sodium so you can drink it at least once a day. It has no side effects at all so you can consider it a routine drink. Drinking one glas...  Read Full »

How to manage nausea, loss of appetite and stomach pain?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been nauseous for nine days. I am traveling to a different state. I am feeling full since the last one day. Then I lost my appetite. It came out of the blue. Then I started having diarrhea, not straight on, but it will skip days. Then the day before yesterday, I had a half brown ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You have an infection causing diarrhea.I suggest the following medicines:Tablet O2 (Ofloxacin and Ornidazole) twice a day for five days after food.Tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg Domperidone 10 mg twice a day for five days before food.Enterogermina (spores of poly-antibiotic r...  Read Full »

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