ors drink side effects - #28016
I am really worried about my little brother, he’s been sick with a stomach bug for a few days now and they suggested we give him an ORS drink. We’ve been using it to keep him hydrated, which I know is super important, but I'm hearing mixed things about ORS drink side effects. Like, he’s been complaining of nausea and a bit of cramping after we started giving it to him, and I can't help but wonder if that’s normal. He says it tastes weird and then he doesn't want to drink it, which, honestly, makes it super hard to keep him hydrated! I read somewhere that sometimes ORS drink side effects can include bloating and even diarrhea, which he started having too. Is this normal? How do you even know if the side effects are from the ORS drink or just from the stomach bug itself? I’m feeling kinda lost here, like should we keep giving it to him or try something else? If anyone has dealt with this or knows more, your input would be great. Really just trying to make sure he gets the right care without making things worse. Thanks in advance!
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