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- Vital Signs in Children - HealthLink BC
Vital signs for children ages 12 years and older include the following: Heart rate This is measured in beats per minute (bpm) 60–110 bpm footnote 1 Respiration (breaths) This is measured in breaths per minute (bpm) 12–22 bpm footnote 2 Blood pressure (systolic diastolic) Systolic blood pressure is the upper number of a blood pressure reading
- Intussusception - HealthLink BC
If your child had an enema to treat intussusception, watch for signs that the problem has come back The symptoms are likely to be the same as the first time After surgery, watch for problems such as stomach upset, diarrhea, and fever Take care of your child's incision It may need to be cleaned or checked for infection
- Reye Syndrome - HealthLink BC
Condition Basics What is Reye syndrome? Reye syndrome is a rare but serious disease that most often affects children ages 6 to 12 years old It can cause brain swelling and liver damage It may be related to using aspirin to treat viral infections Reye syndrome can lead to brain damage, liver damage, and death But if the disease is found and treated early, most children recover from Reye
- Cystic Fibrosis - HealthLink BC
The doctor may also notice the signs of the disease during a routine examination If your child has a positive screening test or symptoms of CF, the doctor will order a sweat test and a genetic test How is CF treated? After a child is diagnosed with CF, a team of health professionals will build a treatment plan
- Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger - HealthLink BC
Respiratory problems can affect the nose, mouth, sinuses, and throat (upper respiratory system) or the bronchial tubes and lungs (lower respiratory system)
- Umbilical Hernia in Children - HealthLink BC
Condition Basics What is an umbilical hernia? An umbilical hernia happens when intestine, fat, or fluid pushes through a weak spot or hole in your baby's stomach muscles This causes a bulge near or in the belly button, or navel It may look like your child's belly button is swollen Many children have an umbilical hernia at birth The hernia usually isn't painful or dangerous, and it often
- Diabetes: High or Low Blood Sugar in Young Children
Overview Even if you're careful and do all the right things, your child can have problems with low or high blood sugar Teach your child to be aware of the symptoms and what to do if they occur Symptoms of low blood sugar include: Sweating Feeling weak and hungry But your child's symptoms may be different Low blood sugar happens quickly A person can get low blood sugar within minutes
- Nausea and Vomiting, Age 11 and Younger - HealthLink BC
Overview Vomiting occurs when a child's stomach contents are forced up the esophagus and out of the mouth Nausea is a sick feeling in the pit of the stomach Although nausea may come with vomiting in adults and older children, children younger than age 3 usually can't tell you if they have it Most of the time vomiting isn't serious Home treatment will often ease your child's discomfort
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