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How does oral rehydration therapy help recovering after gastroenteritis?
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Replenish electrolyt: Gastroenteritis causes electrolytes especially sodium and potassium loss. Oral rehydration with tablets or powder replenishes these lost electrolytes in addition to water.
Answered 1/5/2019
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