Is there any difference between electrolyte and ORS?
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS) have prevented one to two million deaths per year, primarily in children suffering from acute diarrhea. This remarkable success highlights the critical medical distinction that often confuses people: Is there any difference between electrolyte and ORS?, or are they interchangeable? While all ORS contain electrolytes, not all electrolyte-containing products are ORS.
