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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MR. & MRS. CARL STEPHEN LU AGUSTIN

My LIFE

This is my Life..my strength..my jewel..my daughter..

Ma. Jhila Shericka.. I call her baby "ICAH"..

She's 5 months old..yet, she talks a lot..with her own language..hehe..

I love her so much more than my life...She made me complete..She made me whole..

Luv Yah Much Girl!!!

KAAMULAN FESTIVAL

"MAAYAD HA PAG-UMA INYO ALAN-ALAN MGA SULOD DINI TA PROBINSYA HA BUKIDNON"


This phrase means a welcome to all visitors to the province of Bukidnon.The month of March is the celebration of KAAMULAN FESTIVAL here in Bukidnon.This festival features a lot of interesting stuffs particularly native and indigenous stuffs from the different tribes of the province.We do have the STREET DANCING showcasing the cultural heritage of the natives.We also have NATIVE BAZAARS for those who are particular with handicrafts made of indigenous products.not to mention,the natives made it themselves.We also have HORSEBACK RIDING,KALESA RIDE,NATIVE CULTURAL BANDS,ORNAMENTAL PLANTS DISPLAY,TRADE FAIR,you can also dine out and try our NATIVE CUISINE,watch OFF ROAD COMPETITION,MOUNTAIN BIKING,RODEO and the nervewracking MOTOCROSS COMPETITION where my hubby competed.. (of course he won...hehehe) :-)

If you happen to visit the Philippines, try dropping by our province and be convinced that it is a very nice place ..it has been known as the "LITTLE BAGUIO" of Mindanao..with its very cool weather and hospitable people..

try: BUKIDNON!

smiles..

nothing much to write today...its just that---my daughter giggles and smiles a lot now...she's growing up indeed!!!

love yah ICAH! mwah!

excited..

today,i promised to get rid of sad thoughts..i promised to write down happy thoughts instead though things were a bit shaky and were torn in between deciding to stay in the city or getting away from the house of quarrelsome people and stay into the rural where internet connection is unavailable..that would be lonesome yet its safe there.we wouldn't be able to hear painful comments from family members who seem do not appreciate our "staying-with-them".

nweiz,too much bout it..IM EXCITED!!why?a friend and a classmate of mine back in college had just sent me an email.She's in Arkansas right now and she told me to fix related documents and school credentials for me to get there and work.I am indeed excited!It's been a month now that I'm reviewing old notes and reviewers in preparation for my medical state boards.

I'm doing this stuff for my hubby and my baby..

I love them both so much..They are my life..

wicked witch??

WICKED WITCHES were known to be WICKED..thats it..they hurt people..ruthless..unmerciful..Am I one of them? you might wonder why I'm calling myself a witch..I'm not into witchcraft but sometimes I hurt people..even my daughter..

Its really sad to say that I've been dreaming to be a perfect Mom to my daughter ICAH but I wasn't.(no one's perfect,right?) I want to let her feel that i really love her so much that I won't hurt her.I don't want her to grow up hating me, scared of me..stuffs like that..coz i grew up that way.My dad would beat me up and still did it even in my college.I was even hospitalized because I hurt myself and attempted suicide after my dad beat me up and kicked me after my college graduation just because i grew too skinny!I had episodes of self-pity and thoughts of being unwanted. He suspected i'm into DRUGS?of course not!I grew thin because I studied too hard till wee hours and would forget to eat at times because I aimed to be in the TOPLIST of our Medical board exam.knowing that our school would grant us a NEW CAR and tuition refund if we'll make it to the top.I wanted him to be proud of me (and he should!) but instead he beat me up without listening to my explanation..Marriage would be an escape as what i've thought before but I didn't take it that way coz things were different.I love my hubby so much.He knew about wht i've gone through and He understands..I'm blessed to have him..Now that I have him,nobody can hurt me again.not even my dad!I promised myself not to follow my dad's steps in raising kids.I'm not in a military school!I should be treated well..but I was disappointed of myself because....

I really cried when one night i wasn't able to control my temper.I was so tired from my work and travel.I needed to sleep even for just awhile and have to wake up at midnight to take care of ICAH since I and my hubby agreed to take shifts in watching over her.I really wanted to get a rest but I can't do so because my daughter has been crying all night.We fed her already..she's full..we changed her diapers, for sure,she isn't wet..she's isn't cold nor hot?!we see to it she's thermo-regulated..why on earth she's still crying?! I mean "YELLING" huh?in the midst of a very quiet night..Everybody's asleep u'know..They said some babies really do cry a lot..even without reason?? I mean..nah...I dunno..

I thought of administering a medicine to aid abdominal tympanism,suspecting she might be crying coz' she's bloated or has gastro pain.. I dunno...but I just grew impatient that I splurted the 0.5mL dose in the dropper all out into my daughter's mouth--ALL AT ONCE!God! I AM IMPOSSIBLE! of course, the dose was exact but the hell--I splurted it as if she can take it all without choking..of course,she did..a bit..

my hubby really hated me for what I did..I promised myself not to do it again..never again! I realized, its not really easy to be a parent. I really don't know why I did it.It wasn't my intention to hurt her.I rather get hurt than see her cry but I just did..I felt so guilty doing that.I cried for days because of guilt.I'm sharing this in here because I wanna let things out from my system.I'm about to be like my dad..of korz i forgave him already and I'm healed but just couldn't forget the past.I really hate myself for doing that to my daughter.I made a covenant to myself not to do it again....never do hurt my daughter again...she's not mine..She's God's gift to me..She's an angel...

after all of these,I promised to be more patient.
I won't be a wicked witch...not at all..and will never will be..
but still wished i never did that stupid thing....

My day..

well, it was juz a fine day for me. nothing much to expect.i juz had a so so day.i wasnt bz with work.i juz got 5 patients today.but goodthing its FRIDAY!my fave day!y?because il be seeing my daughter.u see,i work an hour half away from home..away from the city..i stay there with my colleagues and have to go home by weekends.now that i have my child,my hubby picks me up by wednesday,go home and back again my early morn.t'was tiring but i have to get going.now that its Friday,im sumwhat excited to see how my daughter is.i can't bring her to my workplace because its quiet far and I'm dealing with indigent and sick people living in the mountains.Being assigned in this "geographically-hard-to-reach-area"is both frustrating and challenging.I long to serve the sick ones but i have to keep my desire of working in a hospital-based laboratory inclined with high and updated technology.the "PUSH BUTTONS"..up in the hills i have to do stuffs manually..dats y im quiet frustrated..errrr..but this serves to be a challenge..not to mention,i am to help my hubby earn a living for our child's future..

this is a good day for me..no work tomorrow..and ITS MY PAY DAY..hehehe..