Question

oral rehydration solutions that contain both salt and glucose are highly effective in treating severe dehydration caused by diarrhea and vomiting. however, glucose or salt alone are not effective. why?

Answer 1

Salt and glucose are vital to keep electrolytes in the body balanced as well as blood sugar levels. However, if these substances are not diluted, the body will only become more dehydrated as these substances build up with nothing to properly flush them out. This is why you should always give a patient an isotonic solution