How to recognize a viral infection in a child in time: 4 signs that you should pay attention to
Every parent knows that even an absolutely healthy child who goes to kindergarten gets ARVI from 6 to 12 times a year. According to the expert of the program “Wound with Ukraine” on the channel “Ukraine” and Dr.
Yevgeny Komarovsky, this is a normal reaction of the body. Children often get sick and recover easily. But in some cases, bacteria can cause complications. For example, a child has a cough and a runny nose, and then suddenly pneumonia occurs. How to avoid it?
To help your child, pay attention to how the disease progresses.
- After 3 days from the onset of the disease, the general condition usually improves. But if on the fourth day of ARI the child becomes even worse, seek medical help.
- On the 5th-6th day of ARVI, antibodies are formed in the blood, and the temperature should return to normal. If this does not happen, the doctor should examine the child.
- You notice a worsening after the improvement. For example, the temperature dropped, and then rose sharply, and the baby began to cough even more.
- There is a discrepancy between the severity of the condition and the temperature readings. For example, a child has 37.5, and he is lethargic and pale.
Paleness of the skin is a very specific symptom, meaning vasospasm. Often this is a reaction to toxins that bacteria release. That is if a child has a high temperature, but bright pink skin, his condition is not dangerous. But when he has 37.5, and the baby is pale, this is a sign of a bacterial infection. And you need to see a doctor immediately.
