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Oral rehydration solution (salt-sugar-water) is frequently given to a person experiencing loose motions.

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(i) When loose motions occur, essential fluids and salts are lost from the body causing dehydration and must be quickly replaced.
(ii) ORS drink contains the main elements that are lost from the body during loose motions . Hence, ORS solution is frequently given to person experiencing loose motions.
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