FEVER strikes on kids..

I spend almost all of my time in the hospital laboratory on this what I call "ANALYSIS PUZZLE".I spend 8 hours a day, 6 days a week analyzing case studies on body fluids and other specimens aiming to provide the doctor the exact diagnosis on certain diseases.One moment, I had this pediatric patient admitted for being highly febrile for a week and even had episodes of seizures at home.The mother caught my attention for as if she tends to ignore what was going on with her daughter.I know it wasn't plain fever.It implies something serious.It is just so sad that some of the parents were less informed of the possibilities of children having fever and getting sick so fast.

Kids gets sick so fast.Its a fact!One moment,they're actively playing;the next moment they're cranky and disorganized and then,they stagger or lie down eventually.Whats worst is that some of them doesnt whimper nor cry,you'll end up clueless about how they feel because they can't tell you what's wrong.They just obviously feel awful.

I have read a chapter of Dr. T. Berry Brazelton's book aiming to explain to parents the touchpoints of children becoming sick.I might as well share this to you guys so you wont panic whenever emergencies occur.

anyway,FEVER is actually not an ILLNESS but an "INDICATOR" that our body's energetically fighting an infection.It is actually a healthy response of the immune system against viral and bacterial infection.Toddlers are likely to have high fever because their bodies' temperature-regulating mechanisms are still immature.But this doesn't mean they immediately need a dose of antibiotic,unless,the feverish child is really too ill to fight the battle herself.The best thing we can do as parents, is to give our child a chance to build up her immunity by fighting most diseases on her own.

When our child is febrile,we must monitor her temperature.TAKE NOTE: TAKING A SMALL CHILD'S TEMP. IS NOT EASY! *Dont use ORAL THERMOMETERS on WRIGGLERS and kids less than 5 yrs. old.It might be dangerous.SECOND, dont focus on "DEGREES" alone,rather, take not of how your child reacts.If a feverish child seem to play actively,it is much less worrisome compared to a febrile child that is limp and inactive.

HALLMARKS:
1. IS YOUR CHILD'S NECK STIFF?CAN YOU BEND IT FORWARD ONTO HER CHEST?
A child with MENINGITIS cannot bent forward.whereas, with plain aches from a flu won't like bending but is able to do so. A REAL STIFF NECK NEEDS ATTENTION!

2. IS THERE INTERFERENCE WITH HER AIR PASSAGE?
Children with fever breathe faster than normal.But if there's WHEEZING or CRACKLE
with each breath,BETTER SEEK MEDICAL HELP.

3. DOES SHE PULL ON HER EARS AS IF THEY WERE PAINFUL?
She might have ear infection with high fever.IT REQUIRED MEDICATION!

If you have these 3 symptoms: CALL YOUR PHYSICIAN; IF NOT;you can try home remedies but never forget to seek medical help from the experts.

The BEST WAY to take care of a sick kid is to pick him up,comfort and assure him that you'll help in making them feel better.

ILLNESS is a time both children and parents reach out for each other and children will remember for the rest of their lives the way their parents took care of them when they were sick.

FIND A WAY TO STAY HOME WITH THEM.WORKING PARENT IS NOT AN EXEMPTION.

अरे यू इन्फेक्टेद?

A URINARY TRACT INFECTION occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract and reproduce. Women are especially susceptible: one in five women will have at least one urinary tract infection during her life.


What are the symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection?

* A frequent urge to urinate

* Trickling of urine despite a strong urge

* A painful burning sensation in the area of the bladder or urethra

* An uncomfortable pressure above the pubic bone

* Cloudy, milky or reddish urine

If these symptoms are accompanied by a fever, your kidneys may be infected.

URINALYSIS can reveal diseases that have gone unnoticed because they do not produce striking signs or symptoms.It is a physical and/or chemical examination of the urine. It consist of a battery of chemical and microscopic tests to screen for urinary tract infection (UTI).For sure, it is a LIQUID BIOPSY where we can gather information on how well our kidneys are working.

TREATMENT??

1. Treat UTI Using Antibiotics.

2. Treat UTI Using Cranberry Juice or Extract.

3. Treat UTI Using D-Mannose.

PREVENTION??

* Drink 48 - 60 ounces of water daily to keep the urinary system flowing.

* Take vitamin C supplements (the ascorbic acid form) as it can help to acidify the urine.

* Proper hygiene is essential. Women should always wipe from front to back and clean the genital and rectal areas before and after intercourse. Using a bidet can be an excellent way to help.

* Don't "hold" your urine. Resisting the urge to urinate can damage the delicate tissue of the urinary tract over time.

* Take showers, not baths. Bathwater contains millions of bacteria from our own bodies.

* Avoid feminine sprays and scented douches as they can irritate the urethra.

I did experience having UTI and its really very painful..
Its really a vey common infection since we do always have patients in our hospital admitted with this kind of infection.

Hope I did help you with this post.

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