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Sick Child vs. Well Child
If you’re a parent, odds are you’ve been literally worried sick about your child before. A new parent can feel overwhelmed and confused, especially when it comes to distinguishing a mildly sick child from a child in need of medical attention. Here are a few indications that your child needs medical attention:
1. Fever that’s sustained, even after Tylenol administration (only used as directed) – if your child’s temperature is rising or otherwise not breaking, a trip to the doctor or ER might be necessary
2. Not eating – a child that refuses to eat and refuses a bottle/nursing, in combination with other “sick child” symptoms will need to see the doctor
3. No dirty diapers – if you’re little one isn’t having bowel movements, especially in combination with other symptoms, call your doctor
4. Labored breathing – regardless of other symptoms, if your child is having trouble breathing, go to the ER immediately
5. Malaise – if your child is sleeping a lot, crying a lot, not moving around much or generally seems to not feel good, call your doctor
6. Infection – any time you suspect an infection (ear infection, sinus infection, infected bug bite, infected scratch, etc.) you’ll want to call the doctor for advice
This is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you aren’t sure whether to take your child to the doctor/ER, call your child’s doctor for further advice. Your child’s provider can help rule out common ailments and decide how to treat your child’s condition.
Live.Laugh.Love.
Heather Hawkins
1. Fever that’s sustained, even after Tylenol administration (only used as directed) – if your child’s temperature is rising or otherwise not breaking, a trip to the doctor or ER might be necessary
2. Not eating – a child that refuses to eat and refuses a bottle/nursing, in combination with other “sick child” symptoms will need to see the doctor
3. No dirty diapers – if you’re little one isn’t having bowel movements, especially in combination with other symptoms, call your doctor
4. Labored breathing – regardless of other symptoms, if your child is having trouble breathing, go to the ER immediately
5. Malaise – if your child is sleeping a lot, crying a lot, not moving around much or generally seems to not feel good, call your doctor
6. Infection – any time you suspect an infection (ear infection, sinus infection, infected bug bite, infected scratch, etc.) you’ll want to call the doctor for advice
This is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you aren’t sure whether to take your child to the doctor/ER, call your child’s doctor for further advice. Your child’s provider can help rule out common ailments and decide how to treat your child’s condition.
Live.Laugh.Love.
Heather Hawkins