Dehydration
Consider getting help
Start oral rehydration straight away. Drink small amounts of water or ORS regularly and avoid caffeine and alcohol. If it has not improved after 4 to 6 hours, see a doctor.
Do this
• Drink ORS or diluted sports drink in small sips
• Aim for 250 ml of fluid an hour
• Avoid coffee, tea and alcohol
• Rest somewhere cool
• See a doctor if it has not improved after 6 hours
Warning signs
• Symptoms worsen despite drinking
• Vomiting makes drinking impossible
• The person is a child under 2 or an adult over 70
• Consciousness is deteriorating