Green diarrhea in children
In children, both diet and medication can lead to diarrhea. Infections with viruses or bacteria can also be the cause of green diarrhoea. Especially if it is accompanied by fever, abdominal pain, flatulence and nausea.
One should pay attention to possible food intolerances. For example, if the child has diarrhea after eating dairy products or products containing gluten, this could be due to lactose intolerance or gluten intolerance. If the diarrhoea is persistent or recurrent, the child should be presented to the pediatrician. Even if an infection is suspected, therapy is necessary and, above all, sufficient fluid intake must be ensured.
Duration/Prediction
In general, diarrheal diseases are very common and not dangerous. Mostly they last for several days. If the diarrhoea is caused by medication, it will continue for the duration of the therapy, but should disappear again afterwards.
A diarrhea illness should not last longer than two weeks, from then on one would already speak of chronic diarrhea. In the case of black diarrhoea (tarry stools), special attention is required, as this can indicate bleeding. Infectious diarrhea can be treated symptomatically with fluids and a light diet. In some cases, however, antibiotic treatment is necessary.
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