Fluid loss is important in diarrhea and vomiting. Fluid should be replenished with oral rehydration solution.
DIARRHEA: - 3+ watery stools per day - Viral infection is the most common cause - It can also be bacterial and parasitic
VOMITING: - Stomach contents coming out of the mouth - Viral gastroenteritis - Food poisoning -Overeating
HOME TREATMENT:
1. FLUID THERAPY (Most Important): - Oral rehydration solution (ORS) - Take small sips at frequent intervals - 1 glass after each stool
2. NUTRITION: - Don't leave hungry - BRAT diet (bananas, rice, apples, toast) - Fat-free, light foods
3. MEDICINE: - Probiotic - Zinc (10-20 days) - Antibiotics (doctor recommendation)
THINGS DONE WRONG: ❌ Just drink water ❌ Fruit juice, soda ❌ Don't starve ❌ Anti-diarrheal medication (without doctor's recommendation)
EMERGENCIES: - No urine for more than 6 hours - Dry mouth - Eye hollowing - Sleepiness - Bloody diarrhea/vomiting - Severe abdominal pain