Diarrhea claims the lives of 500,000 children each year in low- and middle-income countries. Now, Danish and Ethiopian ...

Douglas Jacobstein, MD, Fellow, Division of Gastroenterology & Nutrition, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ... Guandalini S. Acute diarrhea. In: Walker WA, Durie RR, Hamilton JR, Waker ...

Diarrhea is a common symptom of illness among toddlers. Children under 4 years of age often have diarrhea once or twice a year. Toddler’s diarrhea is the term healthcare providers use to ...

Chronic diarrhea involves at least three bowel movements ... While probiotics are generally considered safe for both children and adults and serious side effects are rare in healthy people ...

often owing to dehydration that results from persistent diarrhea and vomiting. The use of antiemetics (medications that prevent nausea and vomiting) has been controversial for children with ...

Treatment is largely home-based, Dr. Collins-McGowan advises. Ensure the child gets plenty of rest, stays well-hydrated, and ...

The persistent cough that has been nagging your child for weeks may be a type of "walking pneumonia." Here's what to know in ...