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Abnormal Appearing Stool in Children

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Abnormal Appearing Stool in Children Home Care: Warning Signs

Notify your doctor for abnormal appearing stool and any of the following:

Black stools
Rectal bleeding
Repeated vomiting
Fever over 101 degrees F (38.3 C)
Vomiting blood
Vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds
Worsening abdominal pain in one area of the abdomen
Worsening constipation

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Last Updated: Jun 2, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Abnormal Appearing Stool in Children References:

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King TS, Elia M, Hunter JO. Abnormal colonic fermentation in irritable bowel syndrome. Lancet. 1998 Oct 10;352(9135):1187-9.