When tummy troubles strike: A practical approach to paediatric diarrhoea

Acute diarrhoea remains a major childhood health burden worldwide and is the third leading cause of death among children aged 1–59 months.1 Dr Ng Ruey Terng discusses the intricacies of treating uncomplicated diarrhoea in the GP and paediatric setting. Dr Ng covers topics such as recognising red flags in diarrhoea, maintaining hydration in children, use of adjunct therapies and some guideline recommendations surrounding diarrhoea therapy.