18 month child suffering from dehydratio

2017-05-07 16:06:18
The boy is suffering from extreme dehydration, he is literally passing water in motion. Even after giving 2.5ml of o2m no change. Not able to find pediatrician in my locality now. Please help.
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Hi. Instructions for VOMITING /DIARRHEA  Must give Elcectral/ Electrobion/home made ORS (200 ml drinking water + 1 tsp sugar+ 1 pinch salt). Give plain water if child refuses ORS .In case of vomiting, give small (eg 10 ml)quantities frequently  Diet- bland, soft (Rice kanji, buttermilk with salt, tender coconut water curd rice ) ; Breast feeding to be continued in infants  AVOID cool drinks /soda/lime juice/ fruit juices / too much sugar /ORS in tetrapacks
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Pls see a nearby Pediatrician. If not available see General practitioner soon!

Answered2017-05-08 06:12:29

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