The Most Common Childhood Illnesses - Maitri Hospital

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Children are most prone to illnesses when seasons
change. With this seasons change, where winters
are leaving us and summers are approaching, you
may think that the time for cold, cough, and
fever has receded. But, this is not true.
Children can catch cold and cough, and other
diseases in any season. When caught by any virus,
children fall instantly sick.
Common cold The most common problem that children
face is the common cold. Even if your child is
absolutely healthy, catching a cold from another
friend in school is no big deal. While it seems
to be a very common health problem, it can prove
to be very disturbing for your child. Blocked or
running nose, along with a sore throat, can make
days and nights miserable. A cold generally
wont require any special visit to the doctor.
You can treat your child at home and keep him at
rest. However, if the symptoms start worsening,
or if he feels feverish along with the cold,
make sure to call your doctor immediately. Respir
atory Syncytial Virus (RSV) This is another
condition observed in children. RSV can be
confused with common cold, but they are very
different. The symptoms appear to be of cold, but
RSV is even more contagious and can spread even
quicker, so keep your child at home if he has
been diagnosed. The main symptoms of RSV include
runny nose, cough, dry sore throat, and high
fever. Over-the-counter nasal sprays and fluids
can help relieve these symptoms. Also, limit
their exposure by keeping surfaces and toys
clean, and focusing on hand washing. Flu
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Flu is one of the most common health problems
seen in children. While even adults can catch
flu, children are even more prone to catch it. In
fact, the symptoms in children are much worse
than in adults. It seems to be a highly
infectious disease, which is why children who
have caught flu are recommended to skip school
and rest at home for a few days. If younger
babies catch flu, it becomes a potentially
life-threatening condition, which requires
prompt medical care. The most common symptoms of
flu include high fever, chills, headache, muscle
pain, and loss of appetite. If your child
possesses any of these symptoms, get in touch
with a paediatric doctor in Kota immediately! If
flu is detected, you will be prescribed
medications, but you must also take certain
additional care like keeping your child well
rest and well hydrated. Pneumonia With any of
the symptoms mentioned above, if the symptoms are
getting worse, your child may be developing
pneumonia, which is a very life-threatening
disease. Pneumonia is an infection that infects
the lungs. And, if it is a baby, or kids with
weakened immune systems, they are even more at
risk. For any of the above ailments or any
others, you can get in touch with Maitri
Hospitals paediatric doctor in Kota, who is
specialized in treating various kinds of
diseases like growth disorders, low birth weight,
urinary tract infections, and pneumonia. For
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