Diarrhea, Age 11 And Younger: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Does your child have diarrhea and localized abdominal pain 
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See significance of localized abdominal pain if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
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Call your child's health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Note: Do not allow your child to eat until you have talked with your child's doctor. You may give your child sips of water or oral rehydration solution (ORS).
- Yes
Has your child had localized abdominal pain for longer than 4 hours?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | April 28, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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