10 common family health problems
Family health problems can encompass a multitude of common ailments and ailments. This article is not intended to take the place of medical advice, and you should always seek medical advice if you are concerned about the health of your child or another family member.
Here are 10 common family health problems and the ways they can be solved.
1. Colds, coughs, and runny noses often get better on their own in a matter of days. Some people prefer to treat colds with pain relievers and cough medicine, while others do not. Some people will prefer to be absent from work or school, while others will move on. There really is no one right way to fight colds.
2. Headaches can be caused by a number of things, including stress, hunger, a blow to the head, or even the need to wear glasses. By finding out why your child has a headache, you can help get rid of the headache. Perhaps a dose of pain relievers is all that is needed, or perhaps your child needs to go to the optician if the headaches occur regularly, or while he is reading or watching television.
3. Tummy aches can be caused by hunger or too much food, as well as other reasons. You will want to find out what your child has eaten to establish the cause of the tummy ache.
4. Sometimes children fake an illness or condition to try to get a day off from school. After a while, you’ll be able to tell when your child is really sick and when he hasn’t checked for a math test.
5. Cuts and scrapes will need to be cleaned and bandaged, but unless they are severe, they probably won’t require hospital care. If you keep a well-stocked first aid kit, you’ll be prepared for most eventualities.
6. Schools are a breeding ground for viruses and other diseases. It is likely that if there is an illness at school, then your child is probably at risk of contracting it. Depending on what the condition is, other family members may also be at risk. You may need to make sure you have the right items to treat the disease, such as chamomile lotion for chicken pox or nit shampoo.
7. Sometimes your child may be unwell in general and you may not know what is wrong with him. If symptoms don’t appear and your child doesn’t get better in a couple of days, he or she may want to seek professional medical attention.
8. Broken bones, such as those caused by falling out of a tree or from sports injuries, are common in children and will usually heal adequately with proper medical treatment.
9. If your child needs an operation or has to spend time in the hospital, it can be a very traumatic time for everyone involved. You may need to reassure your child or reassure yourself. You may want more information about the procedure, how long it will be before your child is up and moving again, and any other useful information to help answer your child’s questions.
10. If your child has symptoms of illness, looks unwell, or is clearly in agony, you may want to seek medical attention immediately. Even if there isn’t much of a problem with your child, it’s much better to be safe than sorry.
Now that you know more about some of the common family health problems, the next time your child has a cold or stomach ache, you’ll be better prepared and know when to treat it yourself and when to seek medical attention.