Contents:
- Medical Video: 10 Traits of Toxic Parents Who Ruin Their Children’s Lives
- What are the problems that are most often complained of by sick children, which may be at risk of danger?
- 1. The ear is clogged - or does not respond to loud sounds
- 2. Blurred eyes, difficulty focusing
- 3. High fever accompanied by severe headaches
- 4. Stomach ache
- 4. Excessive fatigue
- 5. Difficulty breathing
- 6. The weight dropped dramatically
- 7. Excessive thirst
Medical Video: 10 Traits of Toxic Parents Who Ruin Their Children’s Lives
Children with coughs and colds are common. This is mainly because the child's immune system is not fully developed.
But there are some symptoms that commonly appear when the child is sick that you should be aware of. Because even though it may seem trivial, this can lead to more serious medical conditions. For this reason, it is important for you as a parent to monitor and be aware of any changes in the condition of your baby's body.
What are the problems that are most often complained of by sick children, which may be at risk of danger?
1. The ear is clogged - or does not respond to loud sounds
The baby cannot tell you that he cannot hear clearly. If you realize that your baby's child is not responding or is not distracted loudly, check with your child to the doctor as soon as possible. This may indicate a hearing problem.
For older children, exposure to the volume of music is loud, video gameand television can increase their risk of hearing loss. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that there are around 12.5% of children aged 6 to 19 years in the United States who experience permanent hearing damage due to exposure to loud sounds. You can help prevent this by keeping your child's voice exposure within normal limits. If your child uses earphones or headphones, teach not to set the volume more than half. The same is true for television and games. You also need to limit the time they are around noisy rooms
2. Blurred eyes, difficulty focusing
Babies certainly cannot tell you that they cannot see clearly. If your baby looks out of focus on one object or you have difficulty finding objects that are close (such as your face or hand), consult your pediatrician. If your child is older and in school age, pay attention if he seems to have to wince to see distant objects, difficulty reading, or sit too close to the television. If your child's grades or performance decrease, be sure to ask him if he can see the writing clearly on school.
3. High fever accompanied by severe headaches
Ordinary children have a fever due to a mild infection. But when a child has a high fever accompanied by severe headaches until he complains that it is difficult to open his eyes, you should start being alert. Immediately bring your child to the hospital to rule out the possibility of your child experiencing meningitis or inflammation of the lining of the brain. If diagnosed quickly, handling this disease can prevent complications and death.
4. Stomach ache
Stomach ache is a subscription disease for children, especially when they start experimenting with snacks at school or overeating. However, abdominal pain can be that your child may experience a more serious condition. Beware if the child has a stomach ache accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Lower right abdominal pain
- Throws up
- Diarrhea
- Stomach hurts when touched
The symptoms above can be a sign of appendicitis. The difference between appendicitis and regular abdominal pain is that abdominal pain due to appendicitis usually worsens over time.
4. Excessive fatigue
If your child looks very tired other than usual, his limp body looks unnatural, or looks not as energetic as usual, then you should be vigilant. There are several things that can cause extreme fatigue in children, such as anemia, headaches, depression, or indigestion.
If your child is already a teenager, don't hesitate to give him a little personal time with your doctor without you. Thus, your child may be able to tell more openly about what they feel to the treating doctor.
5. Difficulty breathing
Asthma is one of the most common causes of sick children. Some symptoms of asthma in children include difficulty breathing when playing or exercising, wheezing every time you exhale, shortness of breath, or difficulty recovering from respiratory infections (ARI). Medications may not cure asthma, but can reduce symptoms and prevent attacks. If you realize that your child has a breathing problem, immediately consult a pediatrician.
6. The weight dropped dramatically
A child's weight that drops one-two kilos may still be reasonable. But beware if the child's weight loss occurs suddenly without a cause or if the number drops very dramatically. Immediately consult a doctor if your child has an unnatural weight loss.
7. Excessive thirst
If a sick child complains of constant thirst and is never satisfied after drinking lots of water, be aware of the symptoms of diabetes and immediately consult a doctor. Type 1 diabetes is a type of diabetes that is often found in children. Other symptoms that can be experienced include an increase in the amount of urine that comes out during urination, excessive hunger, weight loss, and fatigue.
During the child's growth period, it's normal to go back and forth to bring sick children to see a doctor. But if you or your own child realizes that he has symptoms that are quite alarming, don't hesitate to consult a doctor immediately. Early detection and treatment of a disease can prevent various complications and provide better treatment results.
