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Pediatric Medicine
Question #28248
90 days ago
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can we take ors daily - #28248

Ishaan

I am really concerned about my family's health lately. My little guy, he's just 7, had a stomach bug last month and the doctor suggested we give him ORS, but now I'm wondering, can we take ORS daily? I mean, he’s been okay somewhat but sometimes he’s still complaining about tummy aches and I'm not sure if he’s dehydrated or just being a kid. With all the talk about hydration and electrolytes, I thought maybe giving him ORS daily could help, you know, just to make sure he’s getting what he needs. But, like, is that a safe thing to do? I heard you shouldn’t overdo it with stuff like ORS, but with him being picky about drinking water and all, I kinda feel stuck. And then there's my mom who swears by ORS as a daily thing since she says it helped her when she was younger but I don’t want to harm him or anything… like what’s too much? Can we take ORS daily, or should we stick to occasions when he's really feeling off? Anyone with advice here would be super helpful! I just wanna make sure he's all good.

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Using Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) on a daily basis isn’t generally recommended for a healthy child who isn’t experiencing active dehydration or electrolyte imbalance. ORS is specifically designed to treat dehydration, often due to diarrhea or vomiting, as it contains a balanced mix of sodium, glucose, and water. If your 7-year-old is no longer actively dehydrated or recovering from an illness that significantly impacts hydration, daily intake of ORS might be unnecessary and could potentially lead to overconsumption of salts and sugars, which isn’t ideal for regular consumption. However, ensuring adequate hydration is essential, so if your child is reluctant to drink plain water, you could try offering occasional flavored or infused waters, soups, or high-water-content fruits like watermelon as an alternative. This way, he’s getting variety without over-relying on ORS. Moreover, children can occasionally complain of tummy aches due to a variety of benign reasons, from food-related issues to minor digestive upsets. Still, if the stomach complaints persist or are accompanied by other symptoms like weight loss or fever, it might be worth following up with your pediatrician. As for your mom’s use of ORS, adults might feel some temporary benefit from it, especially if there’s some mild, occasional dehydration. But still, drinking adequate water and maintaining electrolytes through a balanced diet usually suffices. In short, save ORS for situations prompting real dehydration and consult your doctor if you notice concerning symptoms or if hydration continues to be an issue.

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