When your child gets diarrhea, it’s a bad time for everyone. But what really causes it? And how do you get it to stop? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses some of the most common myths about ...

For as long as anybody can remember, doctors and nurses have suggested the BRAT diet for children suffering from diarrhea. But the diet--like the children its name connotes--should be given a time-out ...

Children between the ages of 2 and 5 can take liquid immodium. Older children can take capsules or tablets. Be sure to follow the packaging’s dosage instructions or speak with a pharmacist to ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you give your kids kefir to prevent the diarrhea they often get when they take antibiotics, here's some news for you: if your kids are otherwise healthy, it probably won ...

From common colds to fever, diarrhea, or sore throat, little ones get sick often. There is a reason for this: kids’ immune systems don’t fully mature until they reach ages seven or eight, so they’re ...

A parent or caregiver needs to seek medical attention if the toddler’s diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours, is accompanied by a fever of 102°F (38°C) or higher, or there are signs of dehydration. While ...