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Diarrhea (Age 1-5)
Diarrhea is the sudden increase in the number and looseness of stools. Diarrhea means 2 or more watery stools. Reason: a few loose stools can be normal with changes in diet. Most diarrhea is caused by a viral infection of the intestines. English
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Diarrhea (Age 6-21)
Diarrhea is the sudden increase in the number and looseness of stools. Diarrhea means 2 or more watery stools. Reason: a few loose stools can be normal with changes in diet. Most diarrhea is caused by a viral infection of the intestines. English
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Diarrhea (Baby on Breastmilk)
Diarrhea is the sudden increase in the number and looseness of stools. Diarrhea means 2 or more watery or very loose stools. Reason: 1 loose stool can be normal with changes in diet. Most diarrhea is caused by a viral infection of the intestines. English
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Diarrhea (Baby on Formula)
Diarrhea is the sudden increase in the number and looseness of stools. Diarrhea means 2 or more watery or very loose stools. Reason: 1 loose stool can be normal with changes in diet. Most diarrhea is caused by a viral infection of the intestines. English
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Diarrhea on Antibiotics
Diarrhea begins while taking an antibiotic. Diarrhea means 2 or more watery or very loose stools. Reason: 1 loose stool can be normal. English
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Diarrhea and Your Child
La diarrea y su hijo (Diarrhea and Your Child)
Diarrhea can be acute (lasts a short time) or chronic (lasting more than 2 weeks). Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about acute diarrhea, as well as how to manage the symptoms, and how to help reduce your child’s chances of getting diarrhea. English Español
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Diarrhea—Child Care and Schools
An illness in which someone develops more watery and frequent stools than is typical for that person. Diarrhea can be caused by changes in diet, such as drinking excessive amount of fruit juice, eating more than the usual amounts of certain foods, and the use of some medications. Diarrhea also can be the result of a problem with the intestines, such as inability to absorb nutrients or allergy to foods. Infections with some viruses, bacteria, and parasites can cause diarrhea. English
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Diarrhea Caused by Specific Types of E coli (Escherichia coli)—Child Care and Schools
Although many types of Escherichia coli (E coli) bacteria live normally in the intestinal tract, at least 5 types are known to cause diarrhea. Shiga toxin–producing E coli has caused numerous outbreaks in group care settings. Infections with Shiga toxin–producing E coli may be associated with other severe problems, such as bleeding from irritation of the bowel, kidney damage, and blood cell damage, also known as hemolytic uremic syndrome. Other diarrhea-producing types are enteropathogenic E coli, enteroinvasive E coli, enteroaggregative E coli, and in children and families who travel, enterotoxigenic E coli. English
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Dizziness - From Sudden or Prolonged Standing
Diarrhea means 2 or more watery or very loose stools. Reason: 1 loose stool can be normal. English
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Gastrointestinal Problems—Autism Toolkit
Problemas gastrointestinales
Gastrointestinal (GI) problems include constipation, diarrhea, reflux, vomiting, belly pain, and feeding problems. Some children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have GI problems. These symptoms can add stress to the child and family and may cause behaviors such as aggression or self-injury. English Español
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Gastroenteritis: When Your Child Needs Hospital Care
La gastroenteritis: En qué casos su hijo necesita cuidado hospitalario (Gastroenteritis: When Your Child Needs Hospital Care)
Gastroenteritis is a common childhood illness that causes diarrhea and vomiting that can lead to dehydration. It is usually caused by a virus but can also be caused by bacteria or a parasite. Most of the time mild diarrhea and vomiting last for just a few days. However, if symptoms don't go away or they get worse, your child may need to be treated in the hospital. English Español
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Lactose Intolerance and Your Child
La salud de su hijo y la intolerancia a la lactosa (Lactose Intolerance and Your Child)
After drinking milk or eating ice cream, does your child have stomach cramps or get diarrhea? If so, your child may have lactose intolerance. English Español
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Clostridioides difficile (Formerly Known as Clostridium difficile; Also Called “C diff”)—Child Care and Schools
A spore- and toxin-forming bacteria that causes diarrhea English
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Norovirus—Child Care and Schools
A virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting. A leading cause of diarrhea in the United States. English
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VIS-Rotavirus Vaccine
VIS-Vacuna contra el rotavirus
Rotavirus commonly causes severe, watery diarrhea, mostly in babies and young children. Vomiting and fever are also common in babies with rotavirus. English Español
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Use of Medicines in Sports (Care of the Young Athlete)
The primary use of medicines in sports is to treat pain and inflammation. Athletes may also take medicines to treat specific medical conditions, such as asthma or diabetes, or to treat common illnesses, like colds, congestion, cough, allergies, diarrhea, and skin infections. English
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Common Childhood Infections
Infecciones comunes en la niñez (Common Childhood Infections)
Most infections are caused by germs called viruses and bacteria. While you may be able to keep germs from spreading, you can't always keep your child from getting sick. It is important for parents to know how to keep their children healthy and what to do when they get sick. Read on to learn more from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about common childhood infections—signs and symptoms, treatments, and when to call your child's doctor. English Español
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Campylobacter—Child Care and Schools
A type of bacteria that can cause infection of the intestines English
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Rotavirus—Child Care and Schools
Fecal-oral route: Contact with feces of children who are infected. This generally involves an infected child contaminating his own fingers, then touching an object that another child touches. The child who touched the contaminated surface then puts her fingers into her own mouth or another person’s mouth. English
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Shigella—Child Care and Schools
An intestinal infection caused by the Shigella bacteria English
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Raw Milk: What You Need to Know
Leche cruda: lo que usted debe saber (Raw Milk: What You Need to Know)
Raw milk is milk that comes straight from a cow, sheep, or goat. Raw milk is not pasteurized (heated to kill germs) or homogenized (processed to keep the cream from separating from the milk). English Español
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