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Diarrhea (child)

"Has diarrhea", "Has the runs", "Has loose stools", etc.

Has no energy and feels tired
Has been half-asleep for 8 hours or longer, but can respond normally when spoken to
Has vomited repeatedly many times (5-6 times or more) Or now only vomits liquid, but is continuing to vomit
Vomiting and strong abdominal pain
No urination for 8 hours or longer
Frequently experiences diarrhea
Has severe abdominal pain
Vomiting has continued 3 times or more
Does not shed tears when crying
The frequency of urination has decreased, quantity of urine has decreased, or the color of urine is darker
Is unable to drink a sufficient amount of liquids (drinking quantity and frequency have decreased)
There are many persons in the family, neighborhood, nursery school, kindergarten, school, etc. who have similar symptoms
Persons who ate together are complaining of the same symptoms
Recently ate out, ate raw food, or ate food that was not well preserved
Has traveled abroad within the past month (other than to North America/Europe)
None of the above items apply

First aid, etc.

■*1.【General response to pediatric diarrhea】

1．If able drink, try drinking an oral rehydration solution, etc. little by little.

2．If the diarrhea is improving, give the person food that is easy to digest while observing the state of the stool.

3．As much as possible, start with heated carbohydrates (e.g., rice porridge, rice gruel, udon)

4．Carefully wash the buttocks so that a rash does not develop