Toddler diarrhoea Flashcards
1
Q
What is toddler diarrhoea also known as?
A
chronic non-specific diarrhoea
2
Q
Define toddler diarrhoea.
A
Most common cause of persistent loose stools in preschool children
3
Q
What is a typical presentation of toddler diarrhoea?
A
- Varying consistency stools (sometimes well formed, sometimes explosive and loose)
- Presence of undigested vegetables in the stools is common
- Well and thriving
4
Q
What are the differentials for toddler diarrhoea?
A
If faltering growth:
- Coeliac disease
- Cow’s milk protein allergy following gastroenteritis (try a trial of cow’s milk protein free diet)
IBS
Following bowel resection:
- cholestatic liver disease or exocrine pancreatic dysfunction, consider malabsorption
5
Q
What is the prognosis with toddler diarrhoea?
A
Good, resolves with age
