Top Signs Your Child Needs to Visit a Pediatrician Immediately.pdf

Worried about your child's health? Discover the warning signs that require urgent pediatric care at Sarvesh Health City

1. Top Signs Your Child Needs to
Visit a Pediatrician Immediately

2. Introduction: Why Vigilance Matters
•Children are unique and can develop serious
conditions quickly.
•Recognizing urgent symptoms can lead to faster
treatment and better outcomes.
•When in doubt, it's always best to seek
professional medical advice.
•Sarvesh Health City is committed to providing
expert pediatric care, aiming to be the best
pediatric hospital in Hisar.

3. Sign 1: Persistent High Fever
•Fever over 102°F (39°C) in infants under 3
months.
•Fever above 104°F (40°C) in children of any age.
•Fever lasting more than 2-3 days, especially if
unresponsive to fever reducers.
•Fever accompanied by severe lethargy, stiff
neck, or difficulty breathing.

4. Sign 2: Difficulty Breathing
•Rapid or shallow breathing.
•Wheezing, grunting, or noisy breathing.
•Retractions (skin pulling inward between ribs or
at the neck during breathing).
•Bluish tint to lips, tongue, or face (cyanosis).

5. Sign 3: Signs of Dehydration
•Significantly fewer wet diapers than usual (e.g.,
less than 3-4 in 24 hours for infants).
•Dry mouth and tongue, few or no tears when
crying.
•Sunken eyes and soft spot (fontanelle) on an
infant's head.
•Extreme listlessness or irritability.

6. Sign 4: Severe Pain or Injury
•Uncontrolled or severe pain.
•Suspected broken bones (deformity, inability to
move limb).
•Head injuries with loss of consciousness,
vomiting, or confusion.
•Deep cuts or excessive bleeding that doesn't
stop with pressure.

7. Sign 5: Unusual Rashes or Allergic Reactions
•Sudden appearance of widespread hives,
especially if accompanied by swelling.
•Rash that looks like bruises or small red/purple
dots that don't fade when pressed
(petechiae/purpura).
•Rash coupled with fever and lethargy.
•Signs of anaphylaxis: difficulty breathing, swelling
of the face/lips/tongue, or vomiting.

8. Sign 6: Persistent Vomiting or Diarrhea
•Repeated vomiting or diarrhea that prevents the
child from keeping fluids down.
•Signs of dehydration (as noted in Slide 3).
•Vomiting or diarrhea containing blood or
appearing black/tarry.
•Severe abdominal pain accompanying these
symptoms.
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9. When in Doubt, Seek Expert Care
•Trust your parental instincts; you know
your child best.
•Prompt medical attention can prevent
serious complications.
•For comprehensive and immediate
pediatric emergency care, Sarvesh
Health Cityis dedicated to being the
best pediatric hospital in Hisar.
•Don't hesitate to call your pediatrician
or visit an emergency department if you
are concerned.

10. Thank You
• Head Office -Sarvesh Health City Site No. 1,
Sector 14, Hisar–125001 (Haryana)
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