Can oral rehydration salts be taken for acute gastroenteritis?
Disease description:
I was just diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis these past two days. I’ve heard that oral rehydration salts (ORS) are quite effective—can patients with acute gastroenteritis drink ORS?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Patients with acute gastroenteritis may take oral rehydration salts (ORS). ORS contains substantial amounts of electrolytes—such as sodium and potassium ions—that help maintain the body’s water and electrolyte balance and prevent electrolyte imbalances. For patients with acute gastroenteritis, combining oral antibiotics with supplementation of live probiotics beneficial to intestinal health can shorten the duration of treatment and enhance therapeutic efficacy.
