Toddler Diarrhoea Flashcards
1
Q
What is Toddler Diarrhoea?
A
A chronic and non specific diarrhoea which is the commonest cause of loose stools in preschool kids
2
Q
Clinical features of diarrhoea?
A
3+ watery stools per day
May be foul smelling and pale
Child is well and growing fine!
3
Q
How to follow up toddler’s diarrhoea?
A
Record weight and height on growth chart to ensure adequate growth
4
Q
How to manage toddler’s diarrhoea?
A
Increase fibre and fat in diet
Fibre: weetabix/porriage, wholemeal bread, peas, sweetcorn, baked beans, lentils
Fat : whole milk, yogurt, puddings, cheese
5
Q
What dietery thing to avoid with diarrhoea?
A
Fruit juice and squash
