Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Does your child have diarrhea and signs of mild to moderate dehydration?
See significance of dehydration if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Note: Be sure to review the Home Treatment section in this topic for tips on how to prevent and correct dehydration.
Call your child's health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Does your child have signs of moderate dehydration, and he or she is unable to drink enough liquid to replace lost fluids?
Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Does your child have signs of moderate dehydration?
Yes Does your child have signs of mild dehydration, and he or she is unable to drink enough liquid to replace lost fluids?
You may wait to see if your child's symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Does your child have signs of mild dehydration for longer than 24 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.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: April 28, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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