When to consult a doctor #Diarrhoea

When does my baby, infant or toddler have diarrhoea? When there is a significant increase from the usual bowel movement frequency, associated with a change in the character of the bowel movement to a liquid consistency.

Consult a doctor when your baby/infant/toddler has diarrhoea in the presence of any of the following :

• If he or she is not drinking for more than a few hours or is vomiting repeatedly or is having many watery stools (risk of rapid dehydration)
• The presence of dehydration (dry mouth; being thirsty; absence of tears when crying; sunken eyes, no urine/wet diapers for 4-6 hours)
• If he or she has fever
• Blood-containing bowel movements
• Severe tummy pain
• If the diarrhoea does not stop within 5 days