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They can dehydrate very easily.

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Q: Why is it dangerous for an infant to have diarrhea?
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Why is it dangerous for an infant pig to have diarrhea?

Because it will get dehydrated because all the water that it needs is leaving the body


What are the symptoms of infant diarrhea?

Infant diarrhea can be caused by a number of things. It can normally be shown in different colors, textures and odors depending on what the baby is eating.


Where is the best place to find advice to prevent diarrhea in my infant?

The best way to prevent diarrhea in an infant is by breastfeeding the baby. Breastfeeding helps keep babies free from many illnesses not just diarrhea.


What is the most dangerous stage of diarrhea?

blooding diahrrea


Why may diarrhea be a serious problems in infant?

yes it could be, diarrhea makes an infant dehydrated so make sure that the infant drinks plenty and also you should go and visit a doctor. I think the main issue is dehydration...diarrhea is diarrhea because it is loaded with water (i dont actually know why this happens) and all that water that is lost is obviously not used in the infants body. Another reason is that it hurts (as anyone who has ever had it can tell you) and contains stomach acid which can irritate or even cause damage to the skin.


Is it dangerous if you tickle someones feet?

only if they have explosive diarrhea


How dangerous is it for an infant to drink from a moldy container?

Yes, yes it is.


What is the most dangerous result of a bad case of diarrhea or dysentery?

dehydration


What should a parent do if diarrhea last more than two weeks in a infant?

ask a doctor. they'll know what to do.


Infant mortality causes?

According to UNICEF,there are 5 major causes of infant mortality.These are: 1) Acute respiratory infections 2) Diarrhea 3) Measles 4) Malaria 5) Malnutrition


Is the ascaris worm dangerous?

It is a small worm found in the human intestine causing colic and diarrhea. Can be cured before coming 'dangerous'


In the pearl why is the scorpion dangerous?

It is dangerous because it is an infant being stung by a Bark Scorpion, which is really poisonous to adults, but deadly to infants.