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Baby Health Carecommon Baby illnessesbaby health care, baby illness, common illness, ear infection, fever, baby care |
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Baby Health Carecommon Baby illnessesbaby health care, baby illness, common illness, ear infection, fever, baby care |
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Everything you need to know about Common Baby Illnesses
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Common Baby Illness - Ear Infection Ear
Infections problems
in older baby and toddler are very common, but not in infants. The
problems usually occur in the middle ear because at this age the
Eustachian tube that connects the middle ear to the throat is narrow and
easily blocked. Virus
infections may cause swelling of the lining of the throat hat blocks the
Eustachian tube, preventing normal drainage of the middle ear and allowing
secondary infection to grow behind the eardrum, where it causes pain.
Older baby and toddler catch frequent virus infections (or 'colds), until
they build up immunity, you will notice this when your child starts mixing
with other children after six months of age. ·
An acute
infection from infected mucus. This is painful so the baby's behavior may
change dramatically. Baby may have screaming attacks, whine more than
usual or develop a sudden sleep problem. It’s always worth having your
baby's ears checked when these things happen. Antibiotics and pain
relievers may be given, but are not always needed. ·
a more
chronic collection of mucus in the middle ear. This is called glue ear.
Glue ear is generally not painful, but transient earaches occur especially
at night, so a change in night sleep patterns may occur even when a baby
is happy during the day. Treatment for glue ear ranges from none, to
medication, to insertion of tubes depending on the frequency, the
discomfort and the amount of hearing loss. Common Baby Illness – Fever Baby
and toddler are more prone to fever than older children and adults.
Fever is the body's natural defense against infection so a fever may
accompany an illness such as a cold or gastroenteritis or could be present
if your baby is suffering from an infectious disease like measles or
chicken pox. A
baby's fever can also be caused by other things not related to an
infection such as overdressing, being kept too long in a hot car, or out
on a hot day, or following immunization. Baby who have been crying or is
teething may feel warm, but usually don't have a true fever. If
your baby has frequent fevers it is worth seeing your doctor. Remember
that a baby can have a serious infection or other illness without having a
fever, so don't ignore symptoms of illness, even if your baby does not
have a fever. Taking Your Baby's Temperature If
your baby's temperature is above 37.50 C with a thermometer
under the arm or on the forehead, or above 37.80 C with an
infrared ear thermometer, then he has a fever. A hot or warm head does not
necessarily indicate a fever and a baby's hands and feet usually remain
cool even if a fever is present. The best method is to place the back of
your hand on your baby's tummy. You will soon learn the difference between
a warm, hot or a burning feel. Teething by itself does not cause fever
above 37.80 C. Treat
a fever as follows: -
give a
normal dose for age of baby paracetamol. -
while
waiting for it to work, undress your baby down to his singlet and nappy.
Keep him under a light sheet in a cool room. Usually
this is sufficient, but if he is still very hot after 30 minutes, sponge
him with tepid - not cold - water, then pat him dry. Don't allow him to
shiver as shivering sends the body temperature up. |
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