This information is about diarrhea and vomiting in children. It covers these problems, how to deal with them, and when you should call us about them. Diarrhea is the occurrence of five or more watery stools a day. Cramps are not like steady abdominal pain. They are severe one minute and much milder the next.
Vomiting is a forceful ejection of the stomach contents, accompanied by retching and gagging.
Vomiting is quite different from simply spitting up. The treatment for diarrhea and vomiting is essentially the same. For all children, from approximately 1 year to adolescence, the first step is to change to diet. Stop all solids and milk products. Instead of letting the child drink large amounts, give drinks in small, frequent portions.