When it comes to some of the common health issues in babies, many parents think that they do not need the experts’ help. But there are a few symptoms that should never be ignored, especially in kids. Have a look at them:
Frequent High Fever
It is probably the most common health issue that you will have to face during your parenthood. Even though these symptoms are quite common and there is nothing to worry about it as long as you have certain medicines with you, it is always recommended that you talk to your doctor at least once. Newborns (under 2 months) having a temperature over 100.4 degree Celsius should be immediately taken to the pediatrician as it might be a result of severe infection. However, in case of older infants, parents should not be that anxious even if the temperature spikes up to 105 degrees.
Repeated Vomiting
Usually, vomiting in babies is resulted from stomach flu or gastroenteritis and it is normal to a certain extent. Keep a close eye on the food intake of your child. If he / she becomes unable to swallow even a very little amount of food, consult with your pediatrician right away. Or else, the situation will lead your baby to acute dehydration.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea can be the end result of a stomach infection caused by an abdominal virus. There might be other symptoms like cramps, weight loss, blood in stool, etc. along with this. Your pediatrician must be informed before your baby starts suffering from dehydration.
Pain during Urination
Sometimes, babies may feel pain while urinating, which accompanies with irritation, discomfort, foul smells in urine, frequent urination, and so on. Do not ignore this symptom as it might be caused by vulvitis or urinary tract infection (UTI). Stop using harsh soaps or giving bubble baths to your baby and get in touch with your doctor.
Acute Headache
Your baby may also suffer from acute headache once in a while. In most of the cases, it can be cured with the help of pain medications. However, it has been seen that the reasons lying behind this are lack of enough sleep, allergies, vision problems, etc. So, it is always good to seek the help of a doctor to find out the actual cause.
Stiff Neck
Stiff neck is another common symptom in babies. It can be due to bad sleeping posture, sprain in neck muscle fibers or even sore throat. Anti-inflammatory intended for infants will be of your best help in such situations. But if the crick in the neck comes with high fever, medical care is highly necessary as it may be the sign of meningitis.
Too Much Sleep
If you ever notice excessive sleepiness in your baby, contact your pediatrician. It reflects that he / she is not getting enough sleep, which can take a toll on his / her health. Only an expert can assess the health of your little one and find out the exact reason behind it.
