Symptoms that accompany chronic diarrhea in children depend on the cause of the diarrhea. Symptoms can include - cramping - abdominal pain - nausea or vomiting - fever - chills - bloody stools Children with chronic diarrhea who have malabsorption can experience - bloating and swelling, also called distention, of the abdomen - changes in appetite - weight loss or poor weight gain Consult a Health Care Provider A childs parent or caretaker should consult a health care provider if the child - has diarrhea for more than 24 hours - is younger than 6 months old - has received treatment and the diarrhea persists Children with any of the following symptoms should see a health care provider right away: - signs of malabsorptionbloating and swelling of the abdomen, changes in appetite, and weight loss or poor weight gain - severe abdominal or rectal pain - a fever of 102 degrees or higher - stools containing blood or pus More information is provided in the NIDDK health topics: - Diarrhea - What I need to know about Diarrhea
What are the symptoms of Chronic Diarrhea in Children ?