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Hello doctor! When you have high fever, diarrhea, why rehydrate by drinking oresol but not by drinking lots of water? I hope the doctor will respond soon!
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Hello! In the case of watery stools, high fever, often dehydration with electrolytes makes the body lack of water, which will lead to serious complications, which can affect life. Meanwhile, the main ingredients of oresol are salt and sugar. When mixed correctly, drinking correctly will make up for lost water to help the body recover quickly. Meanwhile, if you only drink water, it will not restore the lost electrolytes and water in time, causing water and electrolyte loss.
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