Diarrhea

When you have diarrhea, you usually have loose, watery stools and feel the urgent need to go to the bathroom several times per day. You can have acute or persistent diarrhea. When diarrhea persists for 1–2 days, it is considered acute. Typhoid fever could be brought on by a viral or bacterial illness that you ingested or drank. When you have diarrhea most days of the week for more than three to four weeks, you have chronic diarrhea. You must consume extra water or liquids that replace electrolytes, including sports drinks. The majority of acute diarrhea episodes resolve on their own, and symptoms usually go better in a couple of days.

However, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases advises seeking medical attention if symptoms last for more than two days since you might be dehydrating and require IV fluids or other treatment and evaluation. If your child is having diarrheal symptoms, get medical help right away.