Hallo Female - When should you take the child to the doctor when get sick? It's good that you recognize the signs of a child's body below as a warning to immediately take the child to the doctor!
Fever
Many things that make child's body temperature rises, such as the flu or even teething. If body temperature is below 38 ° and down when given the fever-reducing drugs that can be purchased at pharmacies then there's nothing to worry about. But, the problem is different if the child's fever has almost reached 39 ° and not down despite having given the drug. Immediately check to the pediatrician or may immediately come to the hospital, so that your child be addressed to lower his body temperature.
Diarrhea
Just like fever, infants and toddlers is easy to suffer from diarrhea . Many factors, one of them is not suitable to drink formula. But, you have to be vigilant and immediately go to the doctor if the child poop up more than six times in one night. Check also what kind of poop. If it is a liquid, slimy, and much much worse smelling poop, then immediately consult the child to the doctor or hospital.
Seizures
Body temperature that is too high will lead to the child having a seizure. That's why, when his body temperature has reached 39 ° and do not go down when given the drug, became a clear sign to immediately take him to the doctor or hospital. Seizures in children characterized by a rigid body and eyeballs turned upwards. Take a note that the child had seizures also do bite his tongue unconsciously.
Often vomiting
Baby who regurgitate little new milk that he drank, it's a natural thing because the baby can not burp. But, if a baby or toddler kept vomiting after being fed milk or food, it means there is something wrong with his body. Moreover, if the vomit gush strongly and creamy, then immediately take him to the doctor to be examined further.
Cough and Colds
Coughs and colds so "normal" disease for the children, especially in the transition season like today. If the child is suffering from this disease, for the first aid, just give cough and cold medicines especially for children who could be bought in pharmacies.
If colds are already disrupting sleep and breathing, and his nose has started to yellow or green, as soon as possible go to the doctor or the nearest hospital.
However, if the cough does not subside and even worse accompanied by shortness of breath, bluish lips, mouth, and face, it could be your child is not suffering from a regular cough. It's time to bring the child to the doctor or hospital.
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