Treating the Rotavirus

Depending on how severe the rotavirus is, you may need to visit the hospital for oral rehydration therapy (ORT) or an IV. However, if it’s in the beginning stages, you can try to treat it at home. Unfortunately, since the rotavirus is a virus, the immune system needs to fight it. So while your body deals with the virus, you need to work on keeping it hydrated.

You can create a homemade ORT by combining one liter of water, one teaspoon of salt and eight teaspoons of sugar. Also, the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, apple sauce and toast) act as binders to relieve diarrhea.