"Because most of the water out, then the cure is water. Give drinks. WHO in 2011 recommended to not give plain water, but given drinks containing electrolytes and glucose," said Dr. Dr. Leonard Nainggolan, SpPD-KPTI, specialists in internal medicine in RSCM.
This he expressed in the 'SOHO # BetterU: ASEAN Dengue Day', which was held at Hotel Artotel Thamrin, Jl Sunda, Jakarta, Tuesday (10/06/2014).
According to Dr. Leonard, who leaked not only water but also electrolytes and glucose. Because of electrolytes and glucose can facilitate the transport of water from the intestines to the blood vessels.
"So it is recommended instead of plain water, but try white water with electrolytes and sugar, such as sweet tea or electrolyte drinks," he concluded. So how much should you drink?
"First aid prior to the doctor, drink as much as possible., But yes it was, not plain water. How much? Much as can be taken for if good renal function, all of it will be thrown away," said Dr. Leonard.
If the patient is economically disadvantaged, Dr. Leonard advise you to drink a mixture of sugar and salt water. Whatever you want is not prohibited, as long as the patient does not give rise to complaints.
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