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What are the signs and symptoms of an unwell child?
How to tell if your child is sick
- be fretful or listless, or irritable when disturbed.
- cry readily and not be easily comforted.
- lose interest in playing or is unusually quiet and inactive.
- be unusually quiet and inactive.
- not want to eat.
- feel hot to touch.
- look tired and flushed or pale.
- complain of feeling cold.
Can neck pain be a sign of something serious?
Neck pain can be serious, but not often. Most neck pain is caused by musculoskeletal conditions, followed by neurological conditions, and most rarely, an infection, tumor or autoimmune condition. Neck pain affects about 10 to 20 percent of adults and can have numerous causes.
Can teenagers get cervical pain?
Strained Neck Muscles. In teens, new neck pain is mostly from stretched neck muscles (muscle overuse). The most common modern cause is working with the head flexed down.
When should I be concerned about my child’s neck pain?
Go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 911 if: the pain is severe and lasts more than two hours after taking pain medication. numbness occurs in the arms or back. your child has a stiff neck and a fever over 38°C (100.4°F)
How do I know if something is wrong with my baby?
The warning signs below will help you discern when something is amiss, and will help you know when and how to take action.
- Persistent Crying or Irritability.
- Fever.
- Listlessness or Lethargy.
- Poor Appetite.
- Umbilical Cord Infection.
- Diarrhea and/or Vomiting.
- Irregular Stools.
- Urination.
What are the 5 most common childhood illnesses?
What are the most common schoolyard illnesses?
- Chickenpox (varicella)
- Whooping cough (pertussis)
- Measles , Mumps , Rubella.
- Rotavirus.
- Tetanus.
- Influenza.
- Hepatitis B.
- Meningococcal ACWY.
Is neck pain a sign of stroke?
The most common symptom on presentation is headache and neck pain (in about half of the patient), followed by signs of stroke. The warning signs of a stroke include: Numbness or weakness in your face, arm or leg, especially limited to one side. Trouble speaking or slurred speech.
What does a blood clot in the neck feel like?
Blood clots can cause swelling in the veins of your neck or arms, but this is rare. Thrombphlebitis affects superficial veins and is a different condition than a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Symptoms of thrombophlebitis include swelling, redness, and tenderness over the affected vein.
Can neck pain last for months?
Neck pain usually goes away within a few days or weeks, but pain that persists for months could signal an underlying medical cause that needs to be addressed. In some cases, early intervention may be necessary for the best results.
How do I know if my child has a neck injury?
Look for signs of discomfort or weakness like not turning their head to one side, difficulty sitting still or sleeping, or difficulty using arms during activities. These can occasionally point to neck pain, weakness, or nerve injury.
What is Grisel’s syndrome?
Grisel’s syndrome involves the subluxation of the atlantoaxial joint from inflammatory ligamentous laxity following an infectious process. Even though it was first described in 1830, it is a rare disease usually affecting children, but infrequent adult cases do occur.
What is Barre Lieou syndrome?
Other names. Posterior cervical sympathetic syndrome. Barré–Liéou syndrome is a traditional medical diagnosis that is not utilized frequently in modern medicine. It is a complex combination of symptoms, amounting to a headache syndrome, that was originally hypothesized to be due to cervical spondylosis.