Children with Diarrhea | Causes and Treatment of Diarrhea in Children

Frequent and/or loose bowel motion is called diarrhea.

Cause

Inability to digest food, infections (gastro-enteritis) or intestinal disease like colitis maybe the main factors.

Constant loose and foul smelling motions.
In case of digestive problems such as coeliac disease the bowel motions maybe pale, fatty and difficult to flush away.
There maybe undigested food in the bowel motion.

If diarrhea lasts longer, a sample of the stool can be sent to laboratory to test infection.
Make an appointment with the doctor if the diarrhea persists for a long time.
Re-hydration powders should be kept handy to replace the salts lost in diarrhea.

Take the right dosage.
Fluid intake should be maintained.
Seek doctor’s advice immediately if there is blood in bowel motion.

October 27, 2009 | Filed Under Childrens Health

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