Tezzbuzz Desk- Heat, diarrhea, vomiting or excessive sweating can cause deficiency of water and essential minerals in the body. In such a situation, ORS proves to be very beneficial. Know the easy way to make ORS at home, its benefits and what things should be kept in mind.

The problem of dehydration increases rapidly during the summer season. Due to excessive sweating, diarrhea, vomiting or fever, water and essential electrolytes are lost from the body. In such a situation, doctors often recommend drinking ORS i.e. Oral Rehydration Solution. It helps in fulfilling the deficiency of water and minerals in the body.

However, sometimes ORS packets are not available at home. In such a situation, people wonder whether ORS like the market can be prepared at home? The good thing is that you can make ORS at home with the help of some common things.

Why is ORS important?

When there is a deficiency of water and electrolytes in the body, problems like weakness, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth and fainting can occur. ORS replaces lost fluids and minerals in the body.

It is considered especially useful in the following circumstances – diarrhea and vomiting, high fever, heat stroke, excessive sweating, early signs of dehydration.

What is needed to make ORS at home?

To prepare homemade ORS you will need only three things-

• 1 liter clean and boiled (cooled) water
• 6 tsp sugar
• half teaspoon salt

Step-by-step method of making ORS at home

1. First of all take 1 liter clean water.
2. Add 6 teaspoons sugar in it.
3. Now add half teaspoon salt.
4. Stir the mixture well so that the salt and sugar dissolve completely.
5. Keep the prepared solution in a clean vessel.

Your home ORS is ready. It should be used within 24 hours. After this it is considered better to make a new solution.

Benefits of drinking ORS

• Hydrates the body rapidly.
• Maintains balance of water and electrolytes.
• Helps reduce weakness and fatigue.
• Reduces the risk of dehydration during diarrhea and vomiting.
• It is helpful in fulfilling the water deficiency in children and elderly people.

Keep these precautions while making ORS

While making homemade ORS, the quantity of salt and sugar should be exactly right. Too much salt or sugar can harm the body.

• Always use clean and safe water.
• Do not keep prepared ORS for more than 24 hours.
• Do not prepare the solution in a dirty or open vessel.
• Give small amounts of ORS to small children.

When to immediately contact a doctor?

If the patient is vomiting repeatedly, feeling extremely weak, fainting, extremely dizzy or showing signs of severe dehydration, do not rely solely on ORS. In such a situation, it is important to immediately consult a doctor.

Extra caution should be taken especially in small children, pregnant women, elderly and people suffering from serious illnesses.

ORS is a simple and effective solution to protect the body from dehydration. If ORS is not available in the market, safe ORS can be prepared at home using the right amount of salt, sugar and water. However, in serious situations it is always important to seek medical advice.