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Diarrhea in Children Overview



Diarrhea is common in children of all ages. In infants, stools are commonly soft, and young infants may have up to a dozen bowel movements a day. If the consistency is runny and liquid, it may be a sign of diarrhea. In older children, two or three soft or runny stools a day may indicate diarrhea.


Diarrhea in children is commonly caused by viral or bacterial infections, though it may also be a response to particular drugs (such as antibiotics) or food ...Read the full article