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Understanding Toddler Diarrhea in Children
Toddler's diarrhea is considered a common cause of diarrhea in children between the ages of 1 and 5. It is most commonly seen in boys. This diarrhea is not a very serious condition and goes away as the child grows older.
Too much fruit juice or splash should be avoided, and meals should include the proper amount of fibre but not high fibre. It is also known as chronic non-specific diarrhoea.
Symptoms of Toddler's Diarrhea
- Loose and watery stools (three or more times a day)
- Occasional frequent stools (ten or more times a day)
- Stools may contain visible bits of undigested food like vegetables (e.g., carrots, sweetcorn)
- Stools are often smelly and pale in color
- Mild abdominal pain
- Alternating constipation and diarrhea in some children
Most children with this condition are otherwise normal and active, with symptoms typically resolving by age 5-6 without treatment.
Causes of Toddler's Diarrhea
- No Severe Bowel Problems: Not caused by serious bowel issues, malabsorption, or food intolerance.
- Unknown Exact Cause: The specific reason for diarrhea is unclear.
- Digestive Imbalance: An imbalance in fibre, fluid, and sugars reaching the colon may upset the stomach.
- Increased Colon Fluid: Even a slight increase in colon fluid can lead to more frequent and watery stools.
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Treatment and dietary recommendations for toddler's diarrhea include:
- No Specific Treatment: Mild cases often resolve without treatment.
- Dietary Changes: Adjust the child's eating and drinking habits.
- Avoid Low-Fat Diets: Ensure the child receives 35-40% healthy fats, such as whole milk, yogurt, and cheese.
- Balanced Diet: Emphasize fruits and vegetables while avoiding extremes in fiber intake.
- Foods to Reduce: Limit high-fiber cereals, peas, sweet corn, pulses, lentils, baked beans, raisins, and grapes.
- Limit Fruit Juice: Too much juice can contribute to watery stools due to undigested sugars. Offer water for thirst and reserve juice as an occasional treat.
- Avoid Sugary Juices: Clear apple juice contains high sugars; cloudy juices are better due to their fiber content.
- Monitor Caloric Intake: Ensure adequate calorie intake to maintain appetite for fats and fiber-rich foods.
Conclusion
Improper diet of the child, which is nowadays common, is the cause of diarrhoea in children. To stop toddler diarrhoea, a proper diet with a good amount of fat, like whole milk, etc., should be given. Visit a near by pediatrian for severe diarrhea, if your kid have a watery bowel movement every 1 to 2 hours, or more often,
Frequently Asked Questions
Toddler's diarrhea is frequent, loose bowel movements in young children, often without an underlying illness.
No, toddler's diarrhea is not contagious. It's typically caused by diet or sensitivity rather than infections.
Toddler's diarrhea can last for weeks to months if dietary triggers are not managed or identified.
Offer easily digestible foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, toast (BRAT diet), yogurt, and plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
It's best to keep toddlers home until diarrhea resolves to prevent spreading any potential infections and to ensure they receive proper care.
Preventive measures include limiting fruit juices, avoiding large amounts of sugary snacks, and gradually introducing new foods to identify any triggers.
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