The most common causes of diarrhea in children

**Please read the disclaimer at the bottom of this page.** Diarrhea is one of the body's ways to eliminate germs and in most cases it may last for several days to a week. Diarrhea is accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dehydration and even skin rashes. ### Some of the most common causes of diarrhea in children are: Infection from viruses such as rotavirus, bacteria such as salmonella and rarely parasites such as giardia...Viruses are the most common cause of diarrhea in children..Symptoms of viral gastroenteritis infection often include vomiting, stomach pain, headache and fever with loose or watery stools...14 days...give young children more breast milk or ORS solution...water alone sodium, potassium and other nutrients sufficient for safe protection of children....be sure to talk to your child's doctor about how much fluid your child needs, how to make sure he gets these fluids, how to give fluids, and how to care for dehydration....fluids for a child who is vomiting and needs slow rehydration....if you have recently traveled abroad and symptoms last more than two weeks....your child's stool may need to be tested....medications such as laxatives and Antibiotics can cause diarrhea in children as well as in adults....For mild medications, if your child has diarrhea, make sure that....diarrhea in your child, be sure to continue the medicine and contact your doctor.... Your doctor may recommend a dose reduction, change in diet, giving him probiotics or changing the type of antibiotic... Studies show that yogurt with live cultures or probiotics can reduce Diarrhea caused by antibiotics can help...Bacterial cultures and probiotics help to strengthen the beneficial gut bacteria that have been destroyed by antibiotics..Food poisoning can also cause diarrhea in children..Symptoms usually appear quickly, may include vomiting, and resolve within 24 hours..Causes of diarrhea include: irritable bowel disease, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel disease, Crohn's disease, stroke diseases.. disease... If you're not sure what's causing your child's diarrhea, call your doctor... **Diagnosis of Dehydration in Diarrhea in Children** Dehydration is one of the most worrisome complications of diarrhea in children.. Mild diarrhea usually does not cause significant fluid loss, but moderate or severe diarrhea can... Severe dehydration is dangerous.. because it can cause seizures, brain damage, or even death.. Know the signs of dehydration.. Call your doctor if your child has these symptoms: - Dizziness and lightheadedness - Dry and sticky mouth - Dark yellow urine or very little or no urine - When crying, little or no tears fall - Cold and dry skin - Lack of energy **When to call the doctor about your child's diarrhea?** Diarrhea in children usually resolves within a few days, but it can lead to complications. - He is so weak that he cannot stand - confused ### **Call the doctor immediately if your child has these symptoms:** - He looks very sick - He has had diarrhea for more than three days - Less than 6 months old - Vomiting has green or yellow blood - Can't keep liquids in his stomach or has vomited more than twice - has a constant fever or is under 6 months old and has a fever above 38 degrees Celsius (determined by a rectal thermometer) - It seems to be dehydrated - His stool is bloody - It is less than a month old and has had diarrhea three or more times - He has more than four diarrheal stools in eight hours and does not drink enough fluids - He has a weak immune system - He has skin pimples - He has a stomach ache for more than two hours - If he is a baby, he has not urinated for 6 hours, and if he is a child, he has not urinated for 12 hours... Due to the sensitivity of the body of babies and young children, dehydration due to diarrhea can have negative effects on the health of your beloved child, so we recommend that you consult a pediatrician in case of any abnormal problems, including bloody stools, vomiting, and skin rashes... **Footnote:** This general information is a limited summary of diagnostic, therapeutic and/or drug information. It is not intended to be exhaustive and should be used as a tool to assist the user in understanding and/or evaluating potential diagnostic and treatment options. This information does not contain all information about conditions, treatments, medications, side effects or risks that may apply to a particular patient. The risks or benefits of using drugs... This information does not endorse any treatment or medication as safe, effective or approved for the treatment of a specific patient... 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