What You Need to Know about Sick Child Visits

It’s easy for children to get sick. When your child is sick, your child needs the help of a pediatrician. The pediatricians at Mid Kansas Pediatric Associates provide a wide range of medical services for children, including sick child visits. They have convenient office locations in East Wichita, West Wichita, and Derby, KS, to help you. 

What You Need to Know about Sick Child Visits

So, how do you know if your child needs to visit the pediatrician? Fever is often the first sign of infection, so your child needs a sick child visit if: 

• Your child has any fever that has lasted longer than 3 days 
• The fever is higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit for children under 3 months 
• Has fever of 104 degrees Fahrenheit in older children 

Your child can also benefit from a sick child visit if your child is experiencing: 

• Difficulty swallowing 
• Nausea and vomiting 
• Diarrhea and constipation 
• Headaches and sinus problems 
• Allergies or asthma 
• Abdominal pain 
• Rashes and other skin irritations 
• Injuries from an accident or sport
• Anxiety or Depression

During a sick child visit, your pediatrician will: 

• Record your child’s symptoms and history of the illness/injury
• Perform a physical examination 
• Measure and record your child’s vital signs 
• Order necessary laboratory testing and imaging 
• Prescribe necessary medications and other treatments to promote wellness 

Common medications your pediatrician may recommend include:  

• Antibiotics, to eliminate bacteria causing the infection 
• Anti-inflammatory medication, to reduce swelling 
• Pain medication, to make your child more comfortable 
• Specialized medications to treat asthma, allergies, and other conditions 

Want to Know More?

To find out more about sick child visits and how they can help your child recover from illness, call the pediatricians at Mid Kansas Pediatric Associates. You can reach them in East Wichita, KS, by calling (316) 634-2000, West Wichita, KS, by calling (316) 773-3100, or in Derby, KS, by calling (316) 719-2001, so call today.