Interpretation of symptoms is an important part of safety of the child. If something is wrong, never you hesitate to see a doctor. It is better to examine the child once again, than then to treat the started diseases.
8 symptoms which let know that with the child something not so
Inactivity
If the child cannot long wake up, either he unusually silent or inactive, is not interested in a favourite toy, then by all means call the doctor. Changes in activity, especially after falling or blow to the head, speak about the immediate address to the doctor.
Trouble breathing
If the child has a short wind, he pants, rattles, call the doctor. Excessive cough can indicate asthma, a serious disease or something in a gullet or a trachea.
Examine face skin, hands, palms. Make sure that a skin shade not gray or pale. Examine nostrils to see whether there is a breath. Check a thorax to see its movement when the child breathes.
Dehydration
Dehydration is caused by the insufficient use of liquid. It is serious! On the other hand, dehydration can be a consequence of vomiting or diarrhea.
The child can be sluggish or irritable, have a headache, to be incapable to urinate or have very dark urine, skin and lips can be dryish. It is necessary to give to the child water. But it is worth seeing a doctor all the same.
Headaches, dizziness or faints
Headaches, dizziness or faints should be considered in a context. If the child falls or strikes up to the head and of it there is one of these symptoms, talk to the doctor. Heading, and then vomiting, change of sight or mood, confusion or sensitivity to light or noise – occasions to see a doctor immediately. These are concussion symptoms.
Inconsolable crying
If the child is inconsolable, cries much, does not calm down in any way, call the doctor. The reasons can be much. Waiting for the doctor check hands, legs, a neck. Whether there are no foreign objects which hurt.
Frequent urination together with loss of weight, excessive thirst
Noticed that the child often goes to a toilet? What his behavior in general? Whether drinks waters much? Active or sluggish? It can be symptoms of type 1 diabetes. See a doctor as soon as possible.
It can also be sign of disorder of food behavior. It often happens at children of younger age. But as disorders of food character have long-term consequences for health, in this case it is worth consulting with the doctor.
Chronic diarrhea and vomiting
Actually the body causes diarrhea and vomiting to get rid of "bad" food or other toxins. One or two times it is normal. Chronic diarrhea and vomiting are symptoms of a serious infection and lead to organism dehydration. It is especially dangerous to small children and babies. Call the doctor immediately!
Conclusion
There are parents who do not pay attention to any deviations in behavior of the child. There is also other category which at any change in behavior, panics and carries the child on all doctors. Having paid attention to hints, you will be able to understand better how your child feels and whether it is worth going to the doctor or to call an ambulance.