India, Aug. 10 -- Diarrhoea and vomiting are among the leading causes of dehydration in young children, yet one of the simplest and most effective treatments, oral rehydration solution (ORS), continues to be surrounded by misconceptions, according to physician Dr Abhishek Mehendale.

In an interaction with HT Lifestyle, Dr Mehendale pointed out that such myths often delay appropriate care and that clearing up a few common misunderstandings can make a real difference when a child, or even an adult, falls ill.

He went on to debunk 4 common myths, which are presented as follows.

Many parents expect ORS to stop diarrhoea or vomiting. However, that is not the case, noted Dr Mehendale. However, the physician noted that ORS does have an import...