Yaowa Quiz | Is oral rehydration salt the first choice for treating mild to moderate dehydration?

Diarrhea is a digestive tract syndrome caused by multiple pathogens and factors, characterized by increased frequency of bowel movements and changes in stool characteristics. It can lead to water loss in the body, electrolyte and acid-base imbalance. One of the most important and important treatment measures for diarrhea is to prevent and treat dehydration.

Oral rehydration salts (ORS) are the first choice medicine recommended by the World Health Organization for the treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea with mild to moderate dehydration. It is made of sodium chloride, sodium citrate, potassium chloride and anhydrous glucose in a specific ratio. After oral administration, it can prevent intestinal water loss and replenish lost water and electrolytes. Its low osmotic ratio achieves the dual effects of fluid replacement and diarrhea treatment, and can also reduce the intravenous rehydration rate and shorten the course of diarrhea, with obvious efficacy.