There is a stealthy health issue that is relatively easy to remedy but sometimes difficult to recognize because many of its symptoms mimic those of other diseases. This mystery malady is dehydration.
Oh gosh - thank you so, so much for this, Sue. I don't drink nearly enough, and reading this post has made me realise that I'd probably feel a whole lot better if I DO.
I'm going to take care of that, starting right now. Thank you. xxx
One of the big killers of under-5 children in many countries is diarrheal disease which leads to dehydration and too often, death. Pouring water down the child is not enough. Electrolytes are necessary.
I keep a close eye on my old guys during summer. Most don’t drink nearly enough water, but will usually drink Gatorade. When I’m out on the trail, l closely track my water consumption and add WHO/UNICEF oral rehydration salts one can buy inexpensively on Amazon. They are not luscious, but they do the job and cost a fraction of what the fufu type rehydration mixes cost.
Moreover, if they are good enough for an African child, they are good enough for me.
thank you so much for this information about the WHO/UNICEF stuff. My grandson has bee battling diarrhea for about a week. Val's ready to take his to the doc, but has been using (I think) pedialite products. I'll text her this info right now. Thank you.
Oh gosh - thank you so, so much for this, Sue. I don't drink nearly enough, and reading this post has made me realise that I'd probably feel a whole lot better if I DO.
I'm going to take care of that, starting right now. Thank you. xxx
I hope you do start feeling better. And all it takes is water.
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One of the big killers of under-5 children in many countries is diarrheal disease which leads to dehydration and too often, death. Pouring water down the child is not enough. Electrolytes are necessary.
I keep a close eye on my old guys during summer. Most don’t drink nearly enough water, but will usually drink Gatorade. When I’m out on the trail, l closely track my water consumption and add WHO/UNICEF oral rehydration salts one can buy inexpensively on Amazon. They are not luscious, but they do the job and cost a fraction of what the fufu type rehydration mixes cost.
Moreover, if they are good enough for an African child, they are good enough for me.
thank you so much for this information about the WHO/UNICEF stuff. My grandson has bee battling diarrhea for about a week. Val's ready to take his to the doc, but has been using (I think) pedialite products. I'll text her this info right now. Thank you.