Gastroenteritis, diarrhoea & constipation
Dr Böcking takes a comprehensive approach when diagnosing his little patients, paying close attention to the symptoms you may be noticing in your child and what he or she may be feeling. He will also question any feeding problems, ensure a nutritional diet is being followed and ask questions regarding your child's excretion habits. He may also test for any possible food allergies and the presence of lactose or gluten intolerance.
What are the signs to look out for?
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps or pain
- Fever (may or may not be present)
- Constipation
- Difficulty or pain when passing stool
- Stomach pain
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Excessive burping
For problematic gastrointestinal issues, be it reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, feeding problems, diarrhoea, constipation or the stomach flu, your paediatrician can evaluate and treat these conditions and refer you to a specialist gastroenterologist if necessary.
When it comes to chronic diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach flu, emergency care is often needed as these conditions can cause high fevers and dehydration that should not be ignored.
