Causes of Dehydration
Your body is about two thirds water. When the water level dips below that level, you could be dehydrated. Read this article to find out what causes dehydration, what it does to your body, and how to prevent it. Dehydration is a condition that ... [... more]
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Infectious Diarrhea
Most kids battle diarrhea from time to time, so it's important to know what to do to relieve and even prevent it. Most kids battle diarrhea from time to time, but the good news is that it's often caused by infections that don't last long and ... [... more]
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Stool Tests
Your child's doctor may order a stool collection test to check for blood, bacteria, ova, or parasites. Find out how this test is performed and when you can expect the results. Stool, also called feces, is usually thought of as nothing but waste - ... [... more]
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Gastrointestinal Infections and Diarrhea
Nearly everybody gets diarrhea every once in a while, and it's usually caused by gastrointestinal infections. It's nothing to be embarrassed about. Read this article to learn more. When you were a kid, did you like to chant "diarrhea, diarrhea" [... more]
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Adenovirus
Adenoviruses account for about 10% of acute respiratory infections in children and are a frequent cause of diarrhea. Adenoviruses - a group of viruses that infect the membranes (tissue linings) of the respiratory tract, the eyes, the intestines, ... [... more]
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What to Do When Your Child Is Vomiting
Most vomiting is caused by gastroenteritis, and usually isn't serious. Offering reassurance to your child and preventing dehydration are key for a quick recovery. These infections usually don't last long and are more disruptive than dangerous. ... [... more]
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"Stomach Flu"
Having the "stomach flu" usually means spending a lot of time in the bathroom. Find out more in this article for kids. Many people talk about the "stomach flu" when they're feeling sick to their stomachs. It isn't the same as [... more]
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La diarrea infecciosa
La mayoría de los niños(as) tienen que lidiar con la diarrea de vez en cuando, pero lo bueno noticia es que generalmente es causada por infecciones que no duran mucho y que generalmente son más molestas que peligrosas. De cualquier [... more]
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Deshidratación
La deshidratación es un trastorno que ocurre cuando una persona pierde más líquidos (por ejemplo, en forma de orina o sudor) que los que ingiere. Cuando una persona se deshidrata, significa que la cantidad de agua que contiene su [... more]
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Qué hacer cuando su hijo está vomitando:
Es normal que los vómitos asusten a un niño pequeño (y también a sus padres), y pueden agotar a un niño de cualquier edad. Tranquilizar a su hijo y tomar las medidas apropiadas para impedir que se deshidrate son [... more]
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"El virus estomacal"
Muchas personas hablan del "virus estomacal" cuando se sienten enfermos del estómago. No se trata del mismo virus que causa la influenza o la gripe. El virus estomacal es una enfermedad cuyo nombre es gastroenteritis y generalmente es [... more]
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