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How to convince child with mild dehydration to take ors, she refuse oral intake & stops diet since 2 days,whats the solution apart from iv?

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Oral hydration: Children will often refuse oral rehydration solutions because of their taste. Using an alternate brand, freezing the ORS into ice pops or using a dropper to give small frequent amounts may help.

Answered 5/23/2014

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