Dehydration can be one of the most dangerous conditions for everyone and shouldn’t be taken lightly. A prevalent cause of dehydration can be diarrhea. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of dehydration and to understand how to prevent dehydration during a bout of diarrhea.
It is widely known that Diarrhea is still the second leading cause of death among kids under five globally. As reported, more than 1.5 million kids die because of diarrhea every year. Dehydration occurs when you lose too much fluid and electrolytes from your body. During diarrhea the body tends to lose a lot of fluid & replenishing those fluids is very critical. Some of the signs of dehydration include excessive thirst, dry mouth and/or lips, dry skin, light-headedness, lethargy (lack of energy), or little or dark-colored urine.
If any person is suffering from one or more medical conditions or taking medications, excessive fluid loss may affect the condition, so it becomes very important to take into consideration a few steps to prevent dehydration.
Following are five key recommendations to treat or prevent dehydration while recovering from diarrhea:
- Drink fluids which include juice, water, and caffeine-free tea. Avoid acidic fluids such as coffee, citrus juices, milk, or alcohol.
- Drink fluids very frequently, around every 15 to 30 minutes. If one is experiencing vomiting or still suffering bouts of diarrhea, drink smaller amounts of liquid and gradually increase the volume.
- If you are into working out daily then, it may be recommended to take a break until you fully recover from diarrhea.
- Eating a bland diet for about 24 hours can also help in recovery.
- The best form available for fluid replacement is oral rehydration therapy or ORT. These fluids are specially formulated with appropriate amounts of electrolytes to restore the balance that is lost due to dehydration. ORS (Oral rehydration salt) is very commonly available in the form of liquids, powder or effervescent tablets that need to be dissolved in water and consumed.
According to health experts, 70 % of diarrhea deaths could be prevented with the help of ORS.
The best remedy for dehydration, diarrhea and Antibiotic associated diarrhea is BLM ORS Pro. It is a combination of WHO approved ORS formula with 1 billion CFU of Bacillus coagulans SNZ 1969™. It is one of the best probiotics in India which is a very effective therapy as it offers dual benefits of ORS and probiotics. As known, ORS works by stimulating water and electrolyte absorption in the gut by aiding in the replacement of the lost salts in the case of dehydration and diarrhea. Whereas spore-forming B. coagulans SNZ 1969 contributes to improving gut motility, significantly improving bowel patterns and diarrheal frequency and duration.
BLM ORS Pro is available in form of sachets and the key ingredients are as follows:
Each sachet contains:
Probiotic (Bacillus coagulans SNZ 1969)…. 1 billion with a
WHO approved ORS formula
It is recommended to take one sachet a day.
Clinical study:
- Study design: A Prospective randomized open label comparative study.
- Subjects: 62 children (1 month – 6 years)
- Study: Control group (n=31) receiving only fluids and zinc and test group (n =31) receiving probiotic Lactobacillus sporogenesin addition to fluids and zinc.
- Subjects were observed for frequency of diarrhea, duration of diarrhoea after hospitalization, consistency of stools, duration of hospital stay, and side effect profile associated with the use of probiotic.
- Conclusion: Addition of sporogenes (B. coagulans),to the treatment helps to bring a faster amelioration of symptoms in terms of frequency and consistency of stools.
- Its safety and ease of administration makes it a more acceptable option of treatment of acute diarrhea in children.
Product benefits:
- Reduces diarrheal symptoms
- Helps to prevent dehydration
- Promotes a healthy balance of good bacteria
- Reduces occasional gut discomfort
- Helps in electrolyte replenishment and restoration of intestinal microflora.
Key features:
- First line of treatment in diarrhea
- Clinically backed and supported for use in children up to the age of 5 years.
- ORS Pro restores body fluid.
- Ease of administration.
- Patient compliance.
References:
- https://diaresq.com/blog/dehydration-and-diarrhea-in-children-a-dangerous-combo/
- Dutta P, Mitra U, Dutta S, Rajendran K, Saha TK, Chatterjee MK. Randomised controlled clinical trial of Lactobacillus sporogenes (Bacillus coagulans), used as probiotic in clinical practice, on acute watery diarrhoea in children. Tropical Medicine & International Health. 2011 May;16(5):555-61.
- https://fowlersrelief.ca/blogs/ask-a-pharmacist/how-can-i-prevent-dehydration-from-diarrhea
- Manyal AK, Phadke VD. Role of probiotic Lactobacillus sporogenes in the treatment of acute diarrhoea in children. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. 2015 Feb 1;6(2):767.
- https://www.defeatdd.org/blog/ors-magic-solution-treatment-diarrhea-and-dehydration-kenya-and-beyond
- Chandra RK. Effect of Lactobacillus on the incidence and severity of acute rotavirus diarrhoea in infants. A prospective placebo-controlled double-blind study. Nutrition research. 2002 Jan 1;22(1-2):65-9.
