12 kids' symptoms you should not ignore
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
Dry mouth and lips, decreased urination, a flat fontanelle (in an infant), dry skin or skin that stays bunched when you pinch it, or excessive vomiting or diarrhea, likely means dehydration.
7. Headaches
A headache that occurs in the early morning or wakes him or her up in the middle of the night, or that's accompanied by vomiting, could be signs of a migraine or something more serious.
6. Stomach Pain
Stomach pain that's on the lower right side, or that's sudden and crampy and comes and goes, may be appendicitis.
5. Moles
Keep tabs on your child's moles, especially any that she's had since birth, because those have a higher risk of becoming malignant. Alert your doctor if you notice a mole that's irregularly shaped, has ragged borders, is not all one color or is raised.
4. Rash
A rash that resembles a bull's-eye or consists of tiny red dots that don't disappear when you press the skin, or excessive bruising, can mean Lyme disease or an allergic reaction.
3. Fever With Stiffness
A fever that's accompanied by a stiff neck or headache or a rash that's either bruise-like or looks like tiny red dots can be signs of meningitis.
2. Long-Lasting Fever
A fever that doesn't go down with treatment, or that lasts more than five days, may be signs of a strong infection like bacterial pneumonia.
1. High Fever
A fever that's 100.4 degrees or higher in a baby younger than 3 months; higher than 101 degrees in a baby 3 to 6 months; or higher than 103 degrees in a child 6 months to 2 years old.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
Dry mouth and lips, decreased urination, a flat fontanelle (in an infant), dry skin or skin that stays bunched when you pinch it, or excessive vomiting or diarrhea, likely means dehydration.
7. Headaches
A headache that occurs in the early morning or wakes him or her up in the middle of the night, or that's accompanied by vomiting, could be signs of a migraine or something more serious.
6. Stomach Pain
Stomach pain that's on the lower right side, or that's sudden and crampy and comes and goes, may be appendicitis.
5. Moles
Keep tabs on your child's moles, especially any that she's had since birth, because those have a higher risk of becoming malignant. Alert your doctor if you notice a mole that's irregularly shaped, has ragged borders, is not all one color or is raised.
4. Rash
A rash that resembles a bull's-eye or consists of tiny red dots that don't disappear when you press the skin, or excessive bruising, can mean Lyme disease or an allergic reaction.
3. Fever With Stiffness
A fever that's accompanied by a stiff neck or headache or a rash that's either bruise-like or looks like tiny red dots can be signs of meningitis.
2. Long-Lasting Fever
A fever that doesn't go down with treatment, or that lasts more than five days, may be signs of a strong infection like bacterial pneumonia.
1. High Fever
A fever that's 100.4 degrees or higher in a baby younger than 3 months; higher than 101 degrees in a baby 3 to 6 months; or higher than 103 degrees in a child 6 months to 2 years old.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
The wait-and-see approach is fine for some kids' health problems. But not these 12 symptoms you should never ignore, according to Parents.com.
Dry mouth and lips, decreased urination, a flat fontanelle (in an infant), dry skin or skin that stays bunched when you pinch it, or excessive vomiting or diarrhea, likely means dehydration.
7. Headaches
A headache that occurs in the early morning or wakes him or her up in the middle of the night, or that's accompanied by vomiting, could be signs of a migraine or something more serious.
6. Stomach Pain
Stomach pain that's on the lower right side, or that's sudden and crampy and comes and goes, may be appendicitis.
5. Moles
Keep tabs on your child's moles, especially any that she's had since birth, because those have a higher risk of becoming malignant. Alert your doctor if you notice a mole that's irregularly shaped, has ragged borders, is not all one color or is raised.
4. Rash
A rash that resembles a bull's-eye or consists of tiny red dots that don't disappear when you press the skin, or excessive bruising, can mean Lyme disease or an allergic reaction.
3. Fever With Stiffness
A fever that's accompanied by a stiff neck or headache or a rash that's either bruise-like or looks like tiny red dots can be signs of meningitis.
2. Long-Lasting Fever
A fever that doesn't go down with treatment, or that lasts more than five days, may be signs of a strong infection like bacterial pneumonia.
1. High Fever
A fever that's 100.4 degrees or higher in a baby younger than 3 months; higher than 101 degrees in a baby 3 to 6 months; or higher than 103 degrees in a child 6 months to 2 years old.