An appointment with your provider can help ease your mind if something just doesn’t seem right. You should seek medical care if your child is experiencing:
– High or persistent fever
– Any breathing problems, such as fast, labored, or noisy breathing from the chest
– Persistent pain, such as an earache, sore throat, severe headache, or stomach ache
– Eye discharge that is thick, sticks the eyelids shut, and doesn’t get better during the day
Additionally, you may need to have your child seen for:
– Frequent vomiting or diarrhea, not being able to keep down enough liquids, or dehydration
– Vomit or diarrhea that contains blood
– A stiff neck, extreme lack of energy, or illness getting worse for more than 4-5 days
– Exposure to a contagious illness such as mono, influenza, or chickenpox
Fever
For newborns (under about three months), any fever over 100.4°F can be concerning and requires evaluation. For children three months to three years, a fever higher than 102°F can be worrisome. In general, the symptoms occurring alongside the fever are very significant.
Common Sick Visits: Strep Throat, Otitis Media, Influenza, Upper Respiratory Infections, Constipation, Sore Throat, Urinary Tract Infections, Rashes, Pink Eye, Vomiting, Diarrhea
We have the proper lab tests in house to accurately diagnose your child’s illness and provide appropriate treatment.