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The diarrhea is very common in children, especially during the hot months of the year, although it can occur at any time.

It consists of the increased number of bowel movements decrease the consistency. The stools become more soft, liquid or almost liquid. Sometimes the color and odor of stools change, may be paler, with or without blood and mucus, or foul-smelling acid. Although most are benign diarrhea, mild and treatable at home when they are abundant can cause dehydration, especially if vomiting occurs also.

The most frequent cause of acute gastroenteritis. Involving infection of the lining of the intestines, usually by viruses, but it may also more rarely by bacteria and parasites. The most common viruses in our environment is rotavirus that primarily affects children between six months and four years. Enteroviruses are also common, other less common cause is food intolerance or allergy to cow’s milk or inability to digest lactose is milk sugar. Taking certain antibiotics by mouth may also cause diarrhea.

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