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Five Signs Your Toddler Needs To See The Doctor ASAP
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When your child reaches the toddler years, he or she becomes better able to communicate with you, so it's a little easier to tell when he or she is under the weather. Still, it's not always obvious whether your child has a mild ailment or is seriously ill. A good guideline is to take your child in for prompt medical treatment if he or she displays any of the following signs.
1. A Fever Over 104 Degrees F
A mild fever will usually subside on its own and may just be the result of a cold or mild case of the flu. A higher fever, particularly one above 104 degrees, can indicate more serious illness. It can also cause permanent brain damage if not brought down quickly. Always take your child's temperature with a thermometer if you suspect he or she has a fever. If the temperature is 104 degrees or higher, seek immediate medical care.
2. Head Pain or Nausea After Hitting Their Head
Toddlers trip and hit their heads quite often, and usually, they are just fine afterwards. However, hitting one's head can cause a concussion. If your child complains of ongoing head pain or nausea after hitting their head, go to the doctor. An untreated concussion can cause ongoing problems.
3. Failure to Keep Fluids Down
You do not have to take your child to the doctor every time they have diarrhea or vomiting. However, if the diarrhea or vomiting is ongoing and your child cannot keep fluids down, they are at risk for dehydration. Since dehydration can cause serious brain and kidney damage, your child needs medical care so they can be re-hydrated via an IV.
4. A Shrill Cough
If your child has a cough that sounds shrill and makes a "whoop" sound, then they probably have pertussis. This is a bacterial respiratory infection that can be quite serious in small children. It is becoming common once again as some people opt out of vaccines for pertussis. Your doctor may need to administer antibiotics to help your child fight the illness.
5. Blurry Vision
If your toddler complains to you that they are having trouble seeing, then you need to take them to the family doctor ASAP. They may have bumped their head, leading to a concussion, or they could even be suffering from a migraine. There are also congenital diseases that do not show symptoms until the age of 2 or 3, and which can cause blurry vision. Congenital glaucoma is one of them.
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