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Persistent diarrhea

Persistent diarrhea is diarrhea lasting 14 days or longer and should be evaluated for ongoing illness or nutrition concerns.

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How to treat diarrhea in babies

How to treat diarrhea in babies

Recognize what counts as diarrhea Infant stool patterns vary widely, so diarrhea is best understood as a change from your baby’s usual baseline. Normal newborn stools can be soft, loose, seedy, and frequent. Diarrhea is more likely when stools suddenly become much more frequent, truly watery, explosive, foul-smelling, or occur more often than expected after […]