Dangerous Symptoms To Watch Out For In Your Child
Sometimes, with children, it is easy to diagnose what may be bothering them. However, sometimes it's not only difficult, but frightening. With little kids, it is always better to operate on the side of caution.
The question remains, which symptoms should you look out for? What symptom actually merits a call to your doctor's office? Below are some of the warning signs that you should look out for.
Fever and a headache
A headache is one thing, but a headache and a fever together are another thing. These symptoms can also be accompanied by a rash or a stiff neck. Such symptoms are quite life threatening and should be dealt with immediately. The mentioned symptoms could be signs of meningitis.
Severe Abdominal Pain
Stomach upsets are quite common among children. When weaning your child, stomach aches will occur. This is because the baby's stomach is not used to the new food. Moreover, it could be gas that is bothering them.
However, you should worry if the stomach ache is accompanied by other symptoms. The other symptoms include vomiting, constipation, fever and so forth. These symptoms may mean that your child has appendicitis.
Appendicitis should be dealt with immediately. If the appendix burst, it could lead to death.
Abnormal Mole Occurrence
Some children are born with moles. Yet, some have a mole occur later during their development. Whatever the case, it is important to keep an eye on them.
Look out for changes such as strange color, weird shape and so forth. These changes could mean that the mole is malignant. What this means, is that your child may be facing possible skin cancer.
Insatiable Thirst
Admittedly, ensuring that your child stays hydrated is important. Weather and climate change can warrant an increase in water intake.Seasons such as summer calls for increased hydration.
However, watch out if your child is constantly thirsty despite the weather or activity. This could be a sign of diabetes. Other accompanying symptoms include increased urination, weight loss, fatigue and so forth.
A Serious Fall
A fall could be more serious if the child is less than 6 months old. This is because, at that age, their bones are still developing. They are not as strong as they should be.
If vomiting is experienced after the fall, seek medical intervention. Also, if you notice the child acting confused after the fall. Serious falls involve falling from a high place or landing on something sharp or hard.
Swelling
Consider it an emergency if your child has a swollen eye, lip or tongue. These symptoms could signal to an extreme allergic reaction. Always keep an antihistamine near you or an EpiPen.
Severe allergic reactions that lead to swelling can be life threatening. Especially when accompanied by hives and vomiting.
Abrupt Weight Loss
If your child experiences a significant loss of weight, call the doctor. Moreover, if you cannot pinpoint the cause for the loss of weight. Get a doctor to intervene, in case the problem may be serious.
Decrease in Urination
This symptom is usually accompanied by dry skin, dry lips and/or vomiting. These symptoms signal to a severe case of dehydration. Severe dehydration can lead to shock. Have your child drink a lot of fluids, as well as see a doctor.
