Toddler diarrhoae Flashcards

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What is toddlers diarrhoae?

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Chronic and non specific diarrhoea in a young (pre=school) child
possibly caused by underlying maturational delay in intestinal mobility- increased peristalsis -NOT malabsorption

Sx - Varying consistency of stools from well formed to explosive, but the classic is with undigested vegetable visible
No pain, child is well and good

Mx -increase fibre and fat in diet (milk, yoghurt, cheese) -improve Sx
Avoid fruit juice and squash

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