Generally, children are more susceptible to numerous health issues than adults for different reasons. One potential explanation is that children have underdeveloped immune systems and cannot fight against diseases and infections effectively. Also, because children spend a lot of time on the ground and outdoors and like inserting hands and objects in their mouths, they are highly likely to come into contact with dangerous things in their environments. Because your child is most likely to have a health problem, ensure you visit a pediatrics Cary care regularly. When you go for a pediatric visit, your pediatrician will subject your child to vital signs check, health history review, physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and treatment.
Consequently, below are some common illnesses and conditions that may affect your child and require pediatric care.
1. ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition affecting millions of children’s behavior. According to the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, more than six million children aged 2 to 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD in America.
Children who have ADHD have difficulty paying attention, are easily distracted, and talk excessively.
Treatment for ADHD may include behavioral therapy and medications.
2. Common cold
Common cold signs and symptoms in your child may include a runny nose, scratchy throat, sneezing, watery eyes, aching muscles and bones, fatigue, sore throat, fever, and trouble sleeping.
Your doctor will examine your child’s symptoms and physical health to determine if antibiotic treatment is enough.
3. Allergies
Common allergens or triggers of allergic reactions include animal urine or dander, bee stings, pests like mice, dust mites, mold, pollens, and natural rubber latex.
If your child has an allergic reaction, the signs and symptoms you can expect include red or itchy skin, stuffy or runny nose, or itchy rash or welts. Sometimes, your child may experience a severe form of an allergic reaction, which is called anaphylaxis. The life-threatening allergic reaction comes due to the overreaction of your immune system to potential allergens like nuts, milk, fish, and eggs.
4. Skin infections and rashes
Your child’s skin is underdeveloped and thinner than yours, and thus your child may be more susceptible to skin conditions like rashes, acne, warts, hives, eczema, chickenpox, and diaper rash.
For instance, a diaper or nappy rash results from wet or irregularly changed nappies. When your child has a nappy rash, you will see a red rash on the buttocks.
5. Stomach flu
A child that experiences stomach flu will have smelly and watery stools and suffer from nausea and vomiting. Other potential indicators of a gut infection or stomach flu include mild fever, abdominal pain, and muscle aches.
Ensure that you keep your child hydrated and take your child to the doctor when the stomach flu worsens.
6. Ear infections
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that ear infections are more common in children than adults. A virus or bacteria may cause an ear infection in your child. Signs of ear infections may include ear pain, loss of balance, trouble hearing, and ear pulling and tugging.
Contact Generations Family Practice today to learn more about pediatric care.
