Abstract
This article provides a brief overview of the normal physiology of water and electrolyte fluxes across the gut as a prerequisite for understanding the pathologic disturbances occurring with diarrheal illnesses. In turn, the rationale for the use of oral rehydration solutions in diarrheal disorders is explored.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 433-449 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Pediatric Clinics of North America |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
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