How to deal with diarrhea and diarrhea in children Diarrhea and diarrhea in children is a common problem for many parents. Diarrhea refers to an increase in the number of bowel movements, a gradual decrease in the amount of stool, or a small amount of lumpy stool, or even watery stool and mucus stool. This condition is very common in children. Common causes include infection, eating cold food, and excessive consumption of fruits and vegetables. When a child has diarrhea, parents need to deal with it promptly to eliminate the symptoms as soon as possible. Below is the belly of a child