Linton suggests salad lovers buy their greens prepackaged in bags, because those products are typically given a thorough, chlorinated water bath. Be careful with fruits and vegetables that are grown close to the soil, such as potatoes, carrots, lettuce and strawberries. Wash greens carefully under cool, running water using a brush. Foods with rough surfaces are harder to clean, so be careful, because bacteria cling to little grooves and crevices. Diarrhea may result from a number of causes, such as infection from viruses, bacteria or parasites, eating spoiled food or bad water, food poisoning and certain medications.
Diarrhea can lead to dehydration, which can in turn result in health complications.
Physicians advise that children should seek medical attention if diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours or results in reduced urination, blood in the stool, extreme thirst, unusual drowsiness, sunken eyes or lack of tears. Oral electrolyte solutions contain the proper, balanced levels of chemicals children need for quick absorption. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the drug, cromolyn sodium. Medical experts say nearly 40 of children under age six have nasal allergies that cause more than 800,000 missed school days per year for older children. A study of 200 children with nasal allergies found one week's worth of the medication treated symptoms with few side effects.