Diarrhea is frequent loose or watery stools. Your biggest concern should be dehydration. If your baby is not losing weight, then dehydration is unlikely. A ten percent loss in weight is serious dehydration and warrants medical attention. Without enough body fluids, your baby may be unable to maintain adequate blood pressure and go into shock.

There are various causes of diarrhea and not all of them are serious. A change in diet, contaminated water or a food allergy may result in diarrhea. If your child has a serious intestinal virus, her diarrhea may start with stomach aches and vomiting.

There are some things you can do at home to help your child. Give your child an intestinal bacteria supplement (pro-biotics) to replenish good bacteria and to kill off bad bacteria. Provide a homemade electrolyte solution consisting of 1 quart of clean water, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt,  1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 8 teaspoons of pure maple syrup.

As an acupuncturist I will use various methods to strengthen internal organs to stop the diarrhea and prescribe a homeopathic remedy.