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

is there any drink that is best for rehydration?

Accepted Answer

Water: Typically water is your best bet. Drinks that provide a balance of some of the chemicals that you can lose through sweating or urination (such as some sport drinks) may do a better job of replacing not only the water but also lost minerals. Just avoid drinks containing too much sugar or salt as this can worsen the dehydration.

Question 9

how can alcohol and caffiene hurt the body for rehydration?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol Poisoning: Alcohol poisoning symptoms include:
confusion, stupor, vomiting, seizures,   slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute), irregular breathing (a gap of more than 10 seconds between breaths), blue-tinged skin or pale skin, low body temperature (hypothermia),   unconsciousness ("passing out"), and can't be roused.
 A person who is unconscious or can't be roused is at risk of dying.

Question 10

which iv fluid terapies would be the priorty for rehydration & why? normal saline or gelofusion ?

Accepted Answer

Normal saline: In most cases for rehydration there is no evidence that any fluid therapy is superior to normal saline, so because it is inexpensive, most of the time it would be the cboice.

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

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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?

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

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How to get oral rehydration solution without sugar for diarrhea?

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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 ?

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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 ?

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Is there any drink that is best for rehydration?

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How can alcohol and caffiene hurt the body for rehydration?

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Which iv fluid terapies would be the priorty for rehydration & why? normal saline or gelofusion ?

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