Medical · Reference · Basic
Treat Dehydration & Diarrhea
Homemade oral rehydration solution and warning signs—the top killer when water goes bad.
This is for educational purposes only. Not professional medical, electrical, or safety advice.
Warning
This is general education, not medical advice. Infants and the elderly dehydrate fastest.
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Mix ORS
1 liter safe water + 6 level tsp sugar + 1/2 level tsp salt. Stir until dissolved.
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Sip constantly
Small, frequent sips. Adults aim for 2–3 liters a day while ill; children a cup after each loose stool.
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Keep eating
Rice, bananas, soups. Continue breastfeeding infants.
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Danger signs
No urine in 8+ hours, sunken eyes, lethargy, blood in stool, high fever—needs professional care urgently.