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Child Health Topics

Search by category (lower right) or topic (search box on the top) to find information about common childhood illnesses, injuries and safety issues. Remember, if you have an urgent issue, please call our office: (925) 254-9203, option 6

Other excellent resources:

www.healthychildren.org - American Academy of Pediatrics website for parents
First 5 California - parenting advice for children ages 0-5 plus county based resources
Poison Control - (800) 222-1222

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Diarrhea

12/17/2013

 
Most parents worry about their child’s bowel movements. From a medical standpoint, diarrhea (i.e., increased number of bowel movements or very liquid stools) is not dangerous. Aside from its being unpleasant and mildly uncomfortable for your child, diarrhea is a serious medical concern only when it is associated with repeated vomiting (i.e., dehydration) or other related symptoms (e.g., blood in the stool).

If your child has diarrhea and is vomiting repeatedly, you should look for signs of dehydration that will require medical attention:
  1. Dry eyes (no tears) when crying
  2. Dry mouth
  3. No urine output for 8-12 hours

There are many ways to treat uncomplicated diarrhea. For the first 24 hours, you should encourage fluid intake rather than solids. Appropriate fluids include increased breast feeding and clear liquids, such as popsicles, flat sodas and Pedialyte®. Reintroduction of solids should begin as soon as an adequate fluid intake is established.

Medication is rarely needed to treat diarrhea.

If you have any questions, please call our advice nurse.


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