Toddler diarrhea
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Synopsis
Toddler diarrhea is exacerbated by the ingestion of osmotically active carbohydrates (eg, fruit juices). Stools are typically more formed in the morning and worsen in the afternoon and evening, coinciding with the ingestion of osmotically active foods.
Infectious, inflammatory, and secretory etiologies should be considered as toddler diarrhea is a diagnosis of exclusion.
Codes
ICD10CM:R19.7 – Diarrhea, unspecified
SNOMEDCT:
39963006 – Toddler diarrhea
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Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls
- Infectious diarrhea – viral gastroenteritis; parasitic, fungal, or bacterial infection
- Postinfectious diarrhea
- Cow's milk protein intolerance
- Lactose intolerance
- Celiac disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease – Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Medication side effect (see drug-induced diarrhea)
- Protein-losing enteropathy
- Hyperthyroidism
- Microscopic colitis
- Eosinophilic colitis
- Laxative abuse
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Last Reviewed:10/01/2018
Last Updated:10/01/2018
Last Updated:10/01/2018