Childhood diseases are viral and bacterial disease that goes almost every child. Frequent illness are associated with hypoplasia of the immune system, which reaches full maturity until about 12 years old. Find out what are the most common childhood diseases and how to deal with them.
Every parent would like his child enjoyed excellent health. To this end, we give children vitamin, we take care of a balanced diet and a daily dose of outdoor activity. Unfortunately, even our efforts, although a positive effect on health and form of the child, they are not able to protect him from all diseases. So let's learn how to recognize and treat the most common childhood diseases.
Childhood diseases: inflammation of the throat and airways
The most common complaint, especially during the autumn-winter and winter-spring, classic colds, including redness of the throat, runny nose, cough and elevated body temperature. These symptoms usually persist for about a week and have a very varied intensity. The child is grumpy, lost appetite, with fever, it becomes lethargic and does not have the desire to play. The severity of the symptoms depends mainly on whether the infection is viral or bacterial.
Childhood diseases: viral infection
Childhood diseases of viral origin, or infection usually requires no special treatment, and administered to the infant formulations of the action of symptoms. Cough syrup are fighting the right kind - expectorant cough or inhibitory, depending on whether we are dealing with wet or dry cough. In the case of hay to help you prop open the nasal formulations containing seawater, and when the discomfort for the child are very annoying, relief can bring leveling drops of nasal congestion. These drops runny for several hours immediately after their application.
Sore throat in older children are fighting anti-inflammatory tablets, lozenges, younger children and aerosols with equivalent effect. Fever be administered syrups paracetamol or ibuprofen. You have to remember that children under 12 years of age can not be given aspirin because it can cause the appearance of serious side effects.
Childhood diseases: bacterial infection
Colds caused by bacteria they are similar to the viral infection, but can be observed some differentiation factors.
Fever appearing at the bacterial infection is usually higher, usually above 38.5 C Emerging runny nose is muco-purulent, with green or yellow color. Most Cough is accompanied by sputum. It is intensely reddened throat, and the tonsils appear, oil spigots. We often see the yellowish coating on the tongue with an unpleasant odor.
In the treatment of bacterial infections we use the treatment with antibiotics in combination with symptomatic treatment. Note that only in this type of infections, antibiotics are effective because they do not show antiviral activity, but only anti-microbial.
Childhood diseases: influenza in children
Influenza is a disease caused by viruses. But what sets it apart from the classic cold? The course of the flu is much heavier than other viral infections and burdened with the potential for serious complications. Flu manifested heat, watery runny nose, strong redness of the throat, dry cough, loss of appetite, and especially troublesome pain in muscles and joints. You may also experience chills and visual disturbances when standing up and bending forward. Like the rest of the etiology of diseases, the flu is not treatable with antibiotics. Treatment should be symptomatic and "wyleżeć disease" to protect the child against dangerous complications.
Childhood diseases: infections of the gastrointestinal tract
Problems with the digestive tract manifested by vomiting, diarrhea, and sometimes also increased body temperature. However, it is hard to determine what pathogen caused symptoms. Most infections of the gastrointestinal tract passes within 3 to 7 days.
Many of these diseases are caused by rotaviruses in children, which currently can instill comfort in the first weeks of life. We must realize that diarrhea and vomiting in children are very dangerous because of the possibility of rapid dehydration, which in turn can lead even to the death of a child.
So if your child refuses to drink fluids and the symptoms persist, you should immediately go to the hospital, where the doctor probably will prescribe a drip to rehydrate the body. If the child is welcomed fluids and symptoms persist for more than 3 days, we can treat them at home. Please remember that the large amount of water and a diet of easily digestible. But when symptoms do not improve after 3 days, it is necessary to visit the pediatrician.
>> Read also: Vaccination against rotavirus, pneumococcal, meningococcal be compulsory and free >>
Childhood diseases: smallpox
Chickenpox, also called the "rifle", is a viral disease of childhood, occurring commonly in children of preschool, although it can also occur in adults who have not passed her childhood. It is manifested by increased temperature and an itchy rash all over the body. Treatment is with antipyretics and sometimes antiallergic drugs that relieve itching. Contrary to popular opinion generally, the child should daily take a short dip, preferably in a solution of potassium permanganate, which disinfects the skin and dries pimples. Currently, it is moving away from the use of pulps and ointments. The skin can be sprayed with disinfectant formulation containing no alcohol. Antiviral drugs are administered only for a very strong signs of smallpox. Currently available vaccines against varicella. It is not always protect them from getting sick, but significantly alleviate the disease and reduce the possibility of the appearance of complications. In the classic course of illness usually lasts approx. 2-3 weeks.
Childhood diseases: scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is a childhood disease caused by several strains of streptococci and thus is an infectious disease of bacterial origin. It is characterized by acute onset of the disease. The fever may be as high as 39-40 degrees. You may experience abdominal pain and vomiting. From the beginning we deal with enlargement of the tonsils and throat tight zaczerwienionym. These symptoms are accompanied by a lymphadenopathy, especially cervical. In the course of infection usually occurs rash-like traces forge. Most often locates itself in the folds of the body, buttocks and stomach and cheeks are reddened. After a few days, a maximum of 2-3 weeks, there is grubopłatowe peeling skin, especially the hands and feet. Like other bacterial diseases, scarlet fever should be treated with antibiotic treatment. It is important to apply the full course of treatment and not interrupt him after symptoms have subsided, but complete treatment in accordance with medical advice. Fever temporarily give paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Childhood diseases: disease boston
In recent years, increased incidence of disease, the Boston. It is a contagious disease that cause viruses Coxackie. It is manifested by fever, loss of appetite, sore throat, and her most characteristic symptom is a rash in the form of serous blistering, located on the inner side of the hand, foot and mouth area.
Treatment of this rather harmless, though unpleasant childhood disease is mainly symptomatic and is based on the administration of antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drugs. Rash was the most common solution gentian smear. It is very important to take care not to nadkazić skin changes, it leads to an increase ulcers and prolong illness. Introduction to blistering bacteria by scratching or failure to comply with hygiene rules makes it necessary to apply antibiotic ointment. Symptoms persist typically 7 to 10 days.
Childhood diseases: tips
Regardless of the symptoms that occurred in the young patient, there are some general rules that apply in the course of infection speeds up recovery, but rather is proactive in the case of healthy children:
• Make at least 2 times a day thoroughly ventilate the room in which the child resides, to prevent secondary infection and multiplication of pathogens
• Indoor air temperature should be between 20-22 degrees. C - it's very important to a child, and now especially feverish, do not overheat
• You must ensure adequate moisture for air- remember that too warm and dry air increases persistent cough
• Please wash your hands frequently and to sensitize the child that when sneezing and coughing obscured face the outside of the hand
• There should also use the same cutlery and dishes without washing them
• Remember also that any alarming symptoms appear in a child should be consulted with a pediatrician
Every parent would like his child enjoyed excellent health. To this end, we give children vitamin, we take care of a balanced diet and a daily dose of outdoor activity. Unfortunately, even our efforts, although a positive effect on health and form of the child, they are not able to protect him from all diseases. So let's learn how to recognize and treat the most common childhood diseases.
Childhood diseases: inflammation of the throat and airways
The most common complaint, especially during the autumn-winter and winter-spring, classic colds, including redness of the throat, runny nose, cough and elevated body temperature. These symptoms usually persist for about a week and have a very varied intensity. The child is grumpy, lost appetite, with fever, it becomes lethargic and does not have the desire to play. The severity of the symptoms depends mainly on whether the infection is viral or bacterial.
Childhood diseases: viral infection
Childhood diseases of viral origin, or infection usually requires no special treatment, and administered to the infant formulations of the action of symptoms. Cough syrup are fighting the right kind - expectorant cough or inhibitory, depending on whether we are dealing with wet or dry cough. In the case of hay to help you prop open the nasal formulations containing seawater, and when the discomfort for the child are very annoying, relief can bring leveling drops of nasal congestion. These drops runny for several hours immediately after their application.
Sore throat in older children are fighting anti-inflammatory tablets, lozenges, younger children and aerosols with equivalent effect. Fever be administered syrups paracetamol or ibuprofen. You have to remember that children under 12 years of age can not be given aspirin because it can cause the appearance of serious side effects.
Childhood diseases: bacterial infection
Colds caused by bacteria they are similar to the viral infection, but can be observed some differentiation factors.
Fever appearing at the bacterial infection is usually higher, usually above 38.5 C Emerging runny nose is muco-purulent, with green or yellow color. Most Cough is accompanied by sputum. It is intensely reddened throat, and the tonsils appear, oil spigots. We often see the yellowish coating on the tongue with an unpleasant odor.
In the treatment of bacterial infections we use the treatment with antibiotics in combination with symptomatic treatment. Note that only in this type of infections, antibiotics are effective because they do not show antiviral activity, but only anti-microbial.
Childhood diseases: influenza in children
Influenza is a disease caused by viruses. But what sets it apart from the classic cold? The course of the flu is much heavier than other viral infections and burdened with the potential for serious complications. Flu manifested heat, watery runny nose, strong redness of the throat, dry cough, loss of appetite, and especially troublesome pain in muscles and joints. You may also experience chills and visual disturbances when standing up and bending forward. Like the rest of the etiology of diseases, the flu is not treatable with antibiotics. Treatment should be symptomatic and "wyleżeć disease" to protect the child against dangerous complications.
Childhood diseases: infections of the gastrointestinal tract
Problems with the digestive tract manifested by vomiting, diarrhea, and sometimes also increased body temperature. However, it is hard to determine what pathogen caused symptoms. Most infections of the gastrointestinal tract passes within 3 to 7 days.
Many of these diseases are caused by rotaviruses in children, which currently can instill comfort in the first weeks of life. We must realize that diarrhea and vomiting in children are very dangerous because of the possibility of rapid dehydration, which in turn can lead even to the death of a child.
So if your child refuses to drink fluids and the symptoms persist, you should immediately go to the hospital, where the doctor probably will prescribe a drip to rehydrate the body. If the child is welcomed fluids and symptoms persist for more than 3 days, we can treat them at home. Please remember that the large amount of water and a diet of easily digestible. But when symptoms do not improve after 3 days, it is necessary to visit the pediatrician.
>> Read also: Vaccination against rotavirus, pneumococcal, meningococcal be compulsory and free >>
Childhood diseases: smallpox
Chickenpox, also called the "rifle", is a viral disease of childhood, occurring commonly in children of preschool, although it can also occur in adults who have not passed her childhood. It is manifested by increased temperature and an itchy rash all over the body. Treatment is with antipyretics and sometimes antiallergic drugs that relieve itching. Contrary to popular opinion generally, the child should daily take a short dip, preferably in a solution of potassium permanganate, which disinfects the skin and dries pimples. Currently, it is moving away from the use of pulps and ointments. The skin can be sprayed with disinfectant formulation containing no alcohol. Antiviral drugs are administered only for a very strong signs of smallpox. Currently available vaccines against varicella. It is not always protect them from getting sick, but significantly alleviate the disease and reduce the possibility of the appearance of complications. In the classic course of illness usually lasts approx. 2-3 weeks.
Childhood diseases: scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is a childhood disease caused by several strains of streptococci and thus is an infectious disease of bacterial origin. It is characterized by acute onset of the disease. The fever may be as high as 39-40 degrees. You may experience abdominal pain and vomiting. From the beginning we deal with enlargement of the tonsils and throat tight zaczerwienionym. These symptoms are accompanied by a lymphadenopathy, especially cervical. In the course of infection usually occurs rash-like traces forge. Most often locates itself in the folds of the body, buttocks and stomach and cheeks are reddened. After a few days, a maximum of 2-3 weeks, there is grubopłatowe peeling skin, especially the hands and feet. Like other bacterial diseases, scarlet fever should be treated with antibiotic treatment. It is important to apply the full course of treatment and not interrupt him after symptoms have subsided, but complete treatment in accordance with medical advice. Fever temporarily give paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Childhood diseases: disease boston
In recent years, increased incidence of disease, the Boston. It is a contagious disease that cause viruses Coxackie. It is manifested by fever, loss of appetite, sore throat, and her most characteristic symptom is a rash in the form of serous blistering, located on the inner side of the hand, foot and mouth area.
Treatment of this rather harmless, though unpleasant childhood disease is mainly symptomatic and is based on the administration of antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drugs. Rash was the most common solution gentian smear. It is very important to take care not to nadkazić skin changes, it leads to an increase ulcers and prolong illness. Introduction to blistering bacteria by scratching or failure to comply with hygiene rules makes it necessary to apply antibiotic ointment. Symptoms persist typically 7 to 10 days.
Childhood diseases: tips
Regardless of the symptoms that occurred in the young patient, there are some general rules that apply in the course of infection speeds up recovery, but rather is proactive in the case of healthy children:
• Make at least 2 times a day thoroughly ventilate the room in which the child resides, to prevent secondary infection and multiplication of pathogens
• Indoor air temperature should be between 20-22 degrees. C - it's very important to a child, and now especially feverish, do not overheat
• You must ensure adequate moisture for air- remember that too warm and dry air increases persistent cough
• Please wash your hands frequently and to sensitize the child that when sneezing and coughing obscured face the outside of the hand
• There should also use the same cutlery and dishes without washing them
• Remember also that any alarming symptoms appear in a child should be consulted with a pediatrician
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