Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition

Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(2+1)

Lesson 22:Diarrhoea- causes, complications

Fluid management

To maintain renal function with electrolyte and pH balance

• Early replacement of fluid losses at the first sign of liquid stool
• Giving plenty of fluids during illness to prevent dehydration
• Small sips to prevent hyperactive gastro-colic reflex

Initial management with any fluid:

• Offering ample fluids as the child can take orally without vomiting
• Coconut water, butter milk, rice kanji with salt,
• lemon-sugar-salt beverage, weak tea

Oral rehydration therapy with homemade solutions:

Oral rehydration salt solution