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. 2021 Dec;62(12):623-629.
doi: 10.11622/smedj.2021234.

Approach to diarrhoeal disorders in children

Guadalupe Cara Viegelmann  1 , Jambay Dorji  2   3 , Xiaoxuan Guo  2   3 , Hwee Ying Lim  1
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Approach to diarrhoeal disorders in children

Guadalupe Cara Viegelmann et al. Singapore Med J. 2021 Dec.
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Fig. 1
Flowchart shows approach to aetiology of diarrhoea based on chronicity. CMPA: cow milk protein allergy; GE: gastroenteritis
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Box 1
Rome III criteria for functional diarrhoea in neonates and toddlers:
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Box 2
Red flags in cases of acute diarrhoea:
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Box 3
Advice for parents of children with acute gastroenteritis:
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