What You Need To Know About Sick Visits for Children

You want the best healthcare for your child, especially if your child is sick. Comfort, familiarity, and expert care are all part of the package with a child’s sick visit from your pediatrician. The pediatricians at Southwest Children’s Clinic in West Jordan, UT, provide a wide range of pediatric medical services, including sick visits for children.

What You Need to Know about Sick Visits for Children

It’s easy for children to get sick. Exposure to a virus like a cold, or a bacterial infection like strep throat, can happen quickly. Your pediatrician acts quickly to help your child feel better. The first step is a sick child visit with your pediatrician. During a sick child visit, you can expect that the pediatrician will:

• Take a detailed record of your child’s symptoms and health history
• Perform a complete physical examination of your child
• Measure and record your child’s vital signs including breathing and pulse
• Order laboratory testing and x-rays to determine any underlying illness or injury
• Prescribe any necessary medications to reduce your child’s symptoms and make your child more comfortable
• Provide guidance and advice on how to care for your sick child at home

You should bring your child in for a sick child visit if your child has:

• A fever that has lasted longer than 2 days
• A fever that is higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit if your child is under 2 months old
• A fever that is at least 104 degrees Fahrenheit if your child is older

Bacterial infections and many other conditions don’t go away by themselves, so you should also bring your child in for a sick child visit if your child has:

• An ear infection
• A bacterial or viral infections
• Difficulty swallowing
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea and constipation
• Headaches and sinus problems
• Allergies or asthma
• Abdominal pain
• Rashes and other skin irritations
• Fractured or broken bones
• Injuries from an accident or sport

Want to Know More?

To find out more about what to expect during a child’s sick visit, call the pediatricians at Southwest Children’s Clinic in West Jordan, UT. You can reach them in the office by calling (801) 563-1975, so call today.