Dr Ruaan Stander, paediatrician
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When to consult a doctor #Diarrhoea

8/19/2016

 
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

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