Question 1

is it safe to take oral rehydration solution without a doctor's prescription?

Accepted Answer

Only if necessary : Yes, these are usually found over the counter.
They are available for initial episodes of nausea or vomiting or loose stools, if these symptoms persist for over 24 hrs call your doctor

Question 2

would you recommend an oral rehydration solution such as pedialyte over bottled water for a 27 y/o male with an ileal pouch (post ulcerative colitis)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Or you could make your own. 1/2 teaspoon salt, 6 teaspoons sugar to 1 liter of tap water. Much less expensive than Pedialyte. Millions of children per year are treated successfully with Oral Rehydration Solution for diarrhea. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 3

does oral rehydration solution help in replacing lost nutrients from heavy periods from harmonal inbalance and intramural fibriod?

Accepted Answer

A little: what you probably need most is iron rich foods or an iron supplement

Question 4

does oral rehydration solution help to replace lost nutrients from heavy periods? intramural fibroid 5cm? is my bleeding due to low progesterone/fib?

Accepted Answer

Normal range ~cycle: intramural fibroids can also and polyps of lining. No significant nutrient loss occurs.

Question 5

how to get oral rehydration solution without sugar for diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Gatorade Zero: Gatorade zero or powerade zero, one ounce per pound of body weight during first 24 hours followed by 1/2 ounce per pound during each 24 hour period until diarrhea resolves.

Question 6

can you tell if it is proper take oral rehydration solution to manage frequent loose motion for a patient taking high blood pressure controlling medicine ?

Accepted Answer

Too complicated: This question is too complex to answer thoughtfully.  It would be unreasonable to answer this question without much more information and probably without examining you.  You should see your doctor for advice to help control your symptoms.

Question 7

can you explain if it's proper take oral rehydration solution to manage frequent loose motion for a patient taking high blood pressure controlling medicine ?

Accepted Answer

Rehydration: Rehydration solutions should not be a problem if its used for volume replacement in a hypertensive patient with severe diarrhea.

Question 8

why is oral rehydration therapy important for severe burns?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: The skin is an important organ for keeping us hydrated. You will loose a significant amount of fluid from skin burns so hydration is important to maintain good blood pressure and kidney function.

Question 9

will  oral rehydration help improve tiredness and weakness during the summer.?

Accepted Answer

Yes it helps: Oral hydration salts especially in summer do help to replenish your electrolytes. Water also is needed.

Question 10

how effective is oral rehydration therapy for treating dysentery?

Accepted Answer

That depends on: severity of case. In some situations oral rehydration works fine. In more severe cases- IV hydration may be required.

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Would you recommend an oral rehydration solution such as pedialyte over bottled water for a 27 y/o male with an ileal pouch (post ulcerative colitis)?

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Does oral rehydration solution help in replacing lost nutrients from heavy periods from harmonal inbalance and intramural fibriod?

A member asked:

Does oral rehydration solution help to replace lost nutrients from heavy periods? intramural fibroid 5cm? is my bleeding due to low progesterone/fib?

A member asked:

How to get oral rehydration solution without sugar for diarrhea?

A member asked:

Can you tell if it is proper take oral rehydration solution to manage frequent loose motion for a patient taking high blood pressure controlling medicine ?

A member asked:

Can you explain if it's proper take oral rehydration solution to manage frequent loose motion for a patient taking high blood pressure controlling medicine ?

A member asked:

Why is oral rehydration therapy important for severe burns?

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Will oral rehydration help improve tiredness and weakness during the summer.?

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How effective is oral rehydration therapy for treating dysentery?

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