Distended Stomach In Children
- Gastroenteritis In Children
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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When To Call A Professional
Call your doctor promptly whenever an infant less than 2 months old has symptoms of gastroenteritis. For older children with diarrhea and vomiting, call your doctor if your child has any one of the following:
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Stools that contain blood or pus, or stools that smell foul
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Signs of dehydration
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Blood or bile (greenish fluid) in the vomit
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Severe abdominal pain or a distended (swollen) abdomen
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A history of recent travel to a...
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Diarrhea in children: diet
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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