Here are an elaborate enumeration of the common children's illness with helpful sugestions on how to prevent and cope with them.
March 4, 2006 (Press Release) --
Childhood illness may not affect your family life until your child first starts day care or school. After that, though, it may seem like he or she is sick all the time. This is a normal part of the development of your child's immune system, which must be exposed to many viruses before it develops its own resistance.
Large groups of young children are breeding grounds for all types of germs that cause childhood illness. Little hands rub drippy noses, and then transfer germs to other children or to shared toys. Here's a lineup of the top four infectious illnesses that keep children home from school or child care.
1. Colds
The most common childhood illnesses are upper respiratory infections — colds and other viral ailments that affect the throat, nose and sinuses. While adults average two to four colds a year, children typically have six to 10. Children also tend to have more severe and longer lasting symptoms than do adults.
Studies have shown no benefit to treating children's colds with antihistamines, decongestants or cough suppressants. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) may be used to alleviate fever caused by colds and other childhood illnesses. Do not give your children aspirin because it may trigger Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal disease.
2. The 'stomach flu' (gastroenteritis)
The second most common childhood illness is gastroenteritis, more commonly known as the stomach flu. This childhood illness causes vomiting and diarrhea, and can lead to dehydration, particularly in very young children. Signs and symptoms of dehydration include:
Excessive thirst
Dry mouth
Little or no urine, or dark yellow urine
Decreased tears
Severe weakness or lethargy
Oral rehydration solutions, such as Pedialyte, can help replace lost fluids, minerals and salts. When you reintroduce food, start with easy-to-digest items — broth, toast, bananas and rice. Avoid dairy products.
Many parents assume that any kind of stomach upset in a child is the result of a contagious illness when the real culprit is simple indigestion or constipation. Some children get stomachaches when they're worried about things, either at home or at school. The dread of facing a bully or of taking a test can make a child's stomach hurt. It's important for a doctor to determine the cause of a child's digestive symptoms before prescribing treatment.
3. Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation of the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inner surface of the eyelids. When caused by viruses or bacteria, conjunctivitis is highly contagious. It is typically treated with antibiotic eyedrops or ointment. Warm or cool compresses may ease your child's discomfort.
Source: http://www.msn.com/
Large groups of young children are breeding grounds for all types of germs that cause childhood illness. Little hands rub drippy noses, and then transfer germs to other children or to shared toys. Here's a lineup of the top four infectious illnesses that keep children home from school or child care.
1. Colds
The most common childhood illnesses are upper respiratory infections — colds and other viral ailments that affect the throat, nose and sinuses. While adults average two to four colds a year, children typically have six to 10. Children also tend to have more severe and longer lasting symptoms than do adults.
Studies have shown no benefit to treating children's colds with antihistamines, decongestants or cough suppressants. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) may be used to alleviate fever caused by colds and other childhood illnesses. Do not give your children aspirin because it may trigger Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal disease.
2. The 'stomach flu' (gastroenteritis)
The second most common childhood illness is gastroenteritis, more commonly known as the stomach flu. This childhood illness causes vomiting and diarrhea, and can lead to dehydration, particularly in very young children. Signs and symptoms of dehydration include:
Excessive thirst
Dry mouth
Little or no urine, or dark yellow urine
Decreased tears
Severe weakness or lethargy
Oral rehydration solutions, such as Pedialyte, can help replace lost fluids, minerals and salts. When you reintroduce food, start with easy-to-digest items — broth, toast, bananas and rice. Avoid dairy products.
Many parents assume that any kind of stomach upset in a child is the result of a contagious illness when the real culprit is simple indigestion or constipation. Some children get stomachaches when they're worried about things, either at home or at school. The dread of facing a bully or of taking a test can make a child's stomach hurt. It's important for a doctor to determine the cause of a child's digestive symptoms before prescribing treatment.
3. Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation of the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inner surface of the eyelids. When caused by viruses or bacteria, conjunctivitis is highly contagious. It is typically treated with antibiotic eyedrops or ointment. Warm or cool compresses may ease your child's discomfort.
Source: http://www.msn.com/
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