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Stomach flu, vomiting and diarrhea in children explained

Stomach flu, vomiting and diarrhea in children explained

What stomach flu means in children “Stomach flu” is a common phrase for acute gastroenteritis, which means inflammation or irritation of the stomach and intestines. In children, viral causes are frequent, including norovirus, rotavirus in unvaccinated or partially protected children, adenovirus, and other community viruses. Bacterial or parasitic infections can also cause gastroenteritis, especially after […]

How to treat ear infection child

How to treat ear infection child

Understanding what may be happening in the ear Most childhood ear infections discussed in pediatric care are acute otitis media, a middle-ear infection that often follows a viral upper respiratory infection. Swelling around the eustachian tube can trap fluid behind the tympanic membrane. Bacteria or viruses may then contribute to inflammation, pressure, and pain. Children […]

How to treat cold in children

How to treat cold in children

Understanding the childhood common cold The common cold is usually caused by respiratory viruses that infect the nose, throat, sinuses, and sometimes the upper airways. Children often have several colds each year because their immune systems are still building memory against circulating viruses and because close contact in childcare, school, and family settings makes transmission […]

Common cold symptoms and causes in children

Common cold symptoms and causes in children

What is the common cold in children? The common cold is one of the most frequent illnesses in childhood. Children, particularly those in daycare or school settings, may experience six to ten cold episodes annually, compared to two to four for most adults. The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, […]

Low vs high fever children

Low vs high fever children

What counts as fever in children In pediatrics, fever is typically defined as a core temperature of 100.4°F, or 38°C, or higher. Rectal temperature is often considered the most accurate practical measurement in infants and young children, while oral temperatures may be useful in older cooperative children. Axillary and forehead measurements can be convenient screening […]

When to call doctor for fever child

When to call doctor for fever child

Start With Age, Not Just The Number Age is one of the strongest factors in deciding when to call a doctor for a child’s fever. In newborns and young infants, the immune system is still developing, and serious bacterial infections can present with few outward signs. For that reason, a rectal temperature of 100.4°F or […]

What to do when child has fever

What to do when child has fever

Start by assessing your child, not only the thermometer When your child has a fever, pause and look at the whole clinical picture. A fever is commonly defined as a temperature of 100.4°F or 38°C or higher, but the child’s appearance and behavior often provide more meaningful information than the exact number. A child who […]

How to check child temperature correctly

How to check child temperature correctly

Choose the right thermometer and route The first step is matching the thermometer method to the child’s age and the clinical situation. For infants and toddlers, rectal temperature is considered the most accurate estimate of core body temperature, particularly in children younger than 3 years. This is the route most often recommended when precision matters, […]

When fever is dangerous child

When fever is dangerous child

Understanding fever: the number is only part of the story Fever is usually defined as a temperature of 100.4°F or 38°C or higher, depending on the measurement site and clinical context. In children, fever most often reflects an immune response to viral or bacterial infection. The temperature itself is rarely the direct cause of harm; […]

When child health is a concern

When child health is a concern

Understanding concern without panic Children have wide normal variation in appetite, sleep, temperament, growth velocity, and developmental timing. A toddler may eat very little for a day, a school-age child may complain of stomach pain before a stressful event, and a preschooler may have intense emotional outbursts while learning self-regulation. These patterns can be developmentally […]