use of ors - #28258
I am trying to figure out the best way to handle this ongoing issue with my little one and the use of ORS. Last week, my daughter had this nasty stomach bug. She was throwing up and had diarrhea for a couple days, it was really scary! The doctor suggested we start using ORS to replace all the electrolytes she was losing, but honestly I’m not sure how to go about that. She was so dehydrated, and I felt horrible when she wouldn’t drink it at first. I diluted it a bit with water hoping it would taste better, but not sure if that messed up how effective the use of ORS is. I mean, shouldn’t it just be mixed as it comes? Plus, she kept saying it tasted weird. Like, are there different flavors of ORS? I started worrying maybe the use of ORS was causing more distress for her than helping! It’s been tough since her appetite is down too and I just wanna make sure she’s getting the help she needs. Can someone please share their experience with the use of ORS or any tips on how to get a stubborn kiddo to drink it? Do I need to worry about switching brands? Just feel lost about the whole thing, honestly!
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