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Diarrhea in Children


Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Diarrhea in children can cause the following symptoms:

  • abdominal distress and cramping, which may disrupt sleep
  • frequent, watery stools, and in more serious situations, pus or blood
  • irritability
  • loss of appetite
  • sluggishness and less activity than usual
  • vomiting
  • When severe, diarrhea can cause dehydration. Signs of dehydration include the following:

  • absence of tears when crying
  • decreased urination
  • dry mouth
  • sluggishness and lethargy

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