What Is Travelers Diarrhea?
9. Dehydration Prevention
As mentioned, traveler’s diarrhea causes a potential threat of severe dehydration. Thus, if somebody is sick, precautions should be taken to help prevent them from becoming dehydrated. One obvious method is to make sure the patient is taking on plenty of fluids.
If the patient does become dehydrated, it will also be necessary for them to replace lost minerals. This can be achieved with help from oral rehydration salts that are readily available in most locations. Note that these are not to be used as long term medication, and the patient should be found medical assistance if their symptoms persist.
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