Diarrhoea, vomiting and reduced wet nappies - a familiar story with unexpected twists

Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed. 2023 Oct;108(5):385-390. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2023-325682. Epub 2023 Jun 20.

Abstract

Vomiting and diarrhoea is a common presenting complaint in paediatrics. Most often it is due to a benign and self-limiting infectious illness. Here, we explore the diagnostic journey of a 7-month-old infant with these symptoms presenting in a secondary care hospital and the overnight clinical problem solving involved in tackling the unexpected complexities.

Keywords: Nephrology; Paediatrics.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Diarrhea* / diagnosis
  • Diarrhea* / etiology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant Care
  • Vomiting* / diagnosis
  • Vomiting* / etiology