Diarrhoea can be an indication of a number of possible conditions. The following list of symptoms will help to narrow down the cause.
Symptoms
Symptoms
- Fever
- Nausea
- Cramps
- Chills
- Vomiting or diarrhoea
Likely Cause: Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
Symptoms
- Sever cold symptoms (See Colds) come on abruptly
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Dry cough
- Possible fever
- Possible vomiting
- Headache
- Body aches
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of appetite
- Wheezing
Likely Cause: Flu
Symptoms
- Abdominal cramps
- Bloating
- Gas
- Diarrhoea
Likely Cause: Infection from a parasite
Symptoms
- Intestinal distress (diarrhoea or constipation) while taking antibiotics
Likely Cause: Side effect of medication
Symptoms
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Excessive perspiration
- Extreme fatigue
- Convulsions
- Unconsciousness
Likely Cause: Poisoning (seek medical attention immediately)
Symptoms
- Abdominal pain and cramps after eating
- Bloating, gas, and diarrhoea
- Foul smelling stool
- Loss of weight
Likely Cause: Lactose Intolerance (rare in young children)
Symptoms
- Hives
- Swelling
- Eczema
- Laboured breathing
- Wheezing
- Vomiting or diarrhoea
- Symptoms worsen after eating
Likely Cause: Food Allergy (If your child is having trouble breathing, seek medication attention immediately)
Symptoms
- Rash
- Hives
- Trouble breathing
- Wheezing
- Swelling
- Vomiting or diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Blood in the stool
- Does not gain weight
- Symptoms occur within a short period of time after drinking milk
Likely Cause: Allergy to milk (If your toddler has trouble breathing, seek medical attention immediately.)
Symptoms
- Abdominal pain
- Gas
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Blood in the stool
- Loss of appetite
- Eczema
- Cough
- Wheezing
- Symptoms tend to occur within an hour of drinking milk
Likely Cause: Milk protein intolerance
Symptoms
- Fever higher than 37.8 degrees Celsius
- Ear ache
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Fluid in the ear
Likely Cause: Ear Infection
Symptoms
- Frequent loose bowel movements
- Stool looks as if it contains undigested foods or mucus
- Foul smelling stool
- Weight gain and growth are normal
Likely Cause: Toddler's Diarrhoea
Symptoms
- Diarrhoea when drinking a high volume of fruit juice
Likely Cause: Diet
Symptoms
- Diarrhoea that is chronic or reoccurs frequently
- Bulky stool that is foul-smelling
- Symptoms worsen after eating particular foods
- Slow growth or weight gain
Likely Cause: Malabsorption (poor absorption of nutrients)
Symptoms
- Has a chronic cough
- Gets colds often
- History of sinusitis
- Coughs up a yellow or greenish phlegm
- Eats well but does not gain weight
- Foul smelling stools that are heavy and greasy
- Skin has a salty taste
Likely Cause: Cystic Fibrosis
