Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Has your child had ongoing diarrhea or diarrhea that comes and goes?
See significance of ongoing diarrhea if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Is your child having more frequent episodes of diarrhea than he or she had in the past?
Your child needs an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Has your child had diarrhea off and on for longer than 2 months?
Yes Has your baby's or child's ongoing diarrhea been evaluated by a doctor, but it is not following the expected course?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: April 28, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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