Docs warn of critical health risk for kids in harsh summer | Mumbai News – Times of India
Mumbai: As scorching summers grip the country and even hotter days loom, experts warn of a critical health challenge for children — dehydration, often exacerbated by diarrhoea, the third leading cause of death in this age group. Yet, doctors say Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), a simple-yet-effective solution, remain significantly underutilised.
ORS replenishes fluids and electrolytes lost through sweat and diarrhoea, preventing complications and promoting faster recovery, especially in children under five.“A healthy body loses around 400 ml of water daily through sweat, urine and waste,” said Dr Vibhor Borkar, director, paediatric gastroenterology at Nanavati Hospital. “This water contains electrolytes, so simply drinking water isn’t enough to replenish it,” he said.
Dr Lalit Verma, gastroenterologist at Gleneagles Hospital said one must know the difference between ORS and commercial sugar-laden drinks. “These drinks may replenish electrolytes and water to an extent, but lack essential glucose-sodium and potassium ratio.”
Diabetics can use ORS in a controlled manner, but those with kidney or special issues must consult a doctor.
ORS replenishes fluids and electrolytes lost through sweat and diarrhoea, preventing complications and promoting faster recovery, especially in children under five.“A healthy body loses around 400 ml of water daily through sweat, urine and waste,” said Dr Vibhor Borkar, director, paediatric gastroenterology at Nanavati Hospital. “This water contains electrolytes, so simply drinking water isn’t enough to replenish it,” he said.
Dr Lalit Verma, gastroenterologist at Gleneagles Hospital said one must know the difference between ORS and commercial sugar-laden drinks. “These drinks may replenish electrolytes and water to an extent, but lack essential glucose-sodium and potassium ratio.”
Diabetics can use ORS in a controlled manner, but those with kidney or special issues must consult a doctor.
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