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When to seek medical advice

Contact your doctor immediately if your child is younger than 3 months and his or her diarrhea is accompanied by a fever.

For children over 3 months, seek medical care if the diarrhea lasts more than 24 to 48 hours, particularly if it's accompanied by:

• Fever
• Bloody or black stools
• Severe abdominal or rectal pain
• No wet diapers or urine production in several hours
• Dry mouth or tearless crying
• Unusual sleepiness or irritability
• A sunken appearance to the abdomen, eyes or cheeks