![]() ![]() The vast majority of children outgrow toddler’s diarrhea with time and/or by following dietary interventions. Remember, if the diagnosis of toddler’s diarrhea is made after consulting with your pediatrician, this is not considered a disease, but rather a harmless condition of childhood. This will help your doctor make the diagnosis of toddler’s diarrhea or decide if further evaluation is needed to look for other causes of diarrhea. Each day, write down the frequency and consistency of your child’s bowel movements as well as a diary of the types of foods and drinks he or she consumes. Before the appointment, consider keeping a written log of your child’s stool patterns for at least one week. Make an appointment to see your pediatrician if your child has frequent loose stools lasting more than a couple of weeks. How do I know if my child has toddler’s diarrhea? ![]() Having a diet high in certain sugars can cause or contribute to toddler’s diarrhea. Young children are often picky eaters, preferring foods that are high in sugars. This also contributes to loose or “explosive” stools and gassiness. Bacteria in the large intestine feed on the excess undigested sugars, creating more fluid and gas as a by-product. Foods high in indigestible fiber like vegetables and fruits may appear “whole” or undigested in the stools. Excess water and undigested sugar in the intestines leads to loose, frequent stools. Excess bile in the stool may give it a yellow or green appearance. Causes of toddler’s diarrheaįood and fluid may move more quickly through a child’s intestinal tract so that there is less time for the intestines to absorb bile, water, and sugars back into the blood vessels from the intestinal surface. A child with toddler’s diarrhea typically does NOT have abdominal pain, vomiting, weight loss, or poor weight gain. The stool may look brown, green, or yellow, and may contain undigested food pieces. Usually, diarrhea occurs during the day, but up to 25 percent of kids with toddler’s diarrhea pass stool at night as well. Stools may be loose or watery and frequent, occurring more than three times a day. Toddler’s diarrhea typically occurs in children aged 6 months to 5 years, and is most common among children 2–4 years old. Healthy young children can have diarrhea that is not related to infection and/or underlying disease, called toddler’s diarrhea, or non-specific diarrhea of childhood. ![]()
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