What are the effects and benefits of oral rehydration salts?
Oct 09, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
In general, oral rehydration solution has effects and benefits such as inhibiting bacteria and reducing inflammation, moisturizing the intestines and relieving constipation, replenishing electrolytes, increasing blood volume, and treating hyperkalemia. It should be used under the guidance of a doctor. In addition, oral rehydration solution can also prevent dehydration and treat hyponatremia. However, it is important to avoid drinking large amounts of the solution at one time.
Generally speaking, oral rehydration solution has various effects and benefits, including antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, promoting intestinal lubrication and bowel movements, replenishing electrolytes, increasing blood volume, and treating hyperkalemia. It should be used under the guidance of a physician. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Effects
Rehydration solution has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It can inhibit bacteria in the mouth. Drinking an appropriate amount of rehydration solution helps reduce bacterial growth in the oral cavity, alleviates gum swelling and pain caused by gingivitis, and thus prevents or relieves oral diseases.
2. Promotes Intestinal Lubrication and Bowel Movements
Drinking an appropriate amount of rehydration solution can hydrate the body and promote gastrointestinal motility and stool softening, thereby facilitating defecation and improving constipation.
3. Replenishes Electrolytes
Rehydration solution contains ingredients such as sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and glucose. In patients experiencing frequent diarrhea, drinking an appropriate amount of rehydration solution can replace lost electrolytes and fluids, helping to maintain the body's electrolyte balance.
4. Increases Blood Volume
Rehydration solution has a low concentration and is isotonic with bodily fluids. Drinking an appropriate amount can increase blood volume and dilute blood concentration.
5. Treats Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia refers to a condition in which the concentration of potassium ions in the blood exceeds the normal range, potentially causing symptoms such as muscle weakness and arrhythmia. In such cases, taking rehydration solution as directed by a physician can help promote the excretion of potassium ions from the body, aiding in the treatment of hyperkalemia.
In addition, oral rehydration solution can also prevent dehydration and treat hyponatremia. However, it is important to avoid consuming large amounts at once, as this may lead to abnormal blood pressure and symptoms such as dizziness and headache, which could negatively affect health.
