When to seek medical advice
- Fever higher than 102 F (38.9 C)
- Bloody stools
- Severe abdominal or rectal pain
- Dehydration — no wet diapers or urine production in eight hours, dry mouth or crying without tears
- Unusual sleepiness
Seek medical care if your child's diarrhea lasts more than 12 hours or if it's accompanied by:
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