Pediatric Diarrhoea: Symptom and Causes

Symptoms

  • Fever
  • Increase in frequency of stools                 
  • Loss of appetite and weight loss            
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Dehydration
  • Crampy pains in the abdomen(tummy)
  • Dryness of mouth, tongue, lips
  • Decreased urination         
  • Weakness

Causes

  • Infection from viruses, bacteria, and parasites
  • Medications like antibiotics, laxatives (that loosens the stool)
  • Food poisoning or food allergy
  • Improper sanitary conditions




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