- Dehydration results when the body loses more liquid than it takes in.
- In a litre of clean water put 1 teaspoon salt and 8 teaspoons of sugar.
- Give little sips of the drink every 5 to 10 minutes even if the person vomits. Some fluid might stay in.
- If the person is still very sick and does not fell better within 6 hours after the re-hydration drink, seek for medical help.
- Some serious diseases cause severe diarrhea containing blood, high fever and vomiting. You need to go to the next medical center for antibiotics.