Pediatric Health Clinic in Norwood OH
Children rarely experience a sudden, serious illness. You should usually ask your child’s pediatrician for recommendations based on their conditions. Treatment of symptoms as soon as they appear can save a disease from worsening or developing into an emergency. At ESD Pediatric Group, our skilled physicians and their staff deliver quality pediatric services. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are located at Norwood/Hyde Park office complex, 4000 Smith Road, Suite 175, Cincinnati Ohio 45209.
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How do I know my child is healthy?
Why is children’s health important?
What are the 5 most common childhood illnesses?
Having total control over our children’s health is impossible, so it is vital that we do what we can to ensure that our children are given the best chance possible to grow and develop healthily. Having access to a pediatrician you and your child can be comfortable with and trust is key, but it is also important to know what indicators to look out for that will let you know if your child is still likely to be in good health.
While it is still incredibly important to ensure that your child has proper access to a qualified pediatrician at the correct intervals throughout their development, there are a few things parents can look for in between these appointments to ensure that while their child is unable to advocate for themselves, they are able to maintain the health and safety of their child. One tip to look out for is if your child looks, behaves, and acts more or less as they would normally or what would be considered normal among their peers will typically indicate that they are more or less in good health. If they are consistently getting a good quality sleep and have a good appetite, they will likely be healthy. As soon as there are any differences in their sleeping patterns or appetite, or if they lack energy or natural curiosity for their surroundings, or just act noticeably differently from their peers, it might be indicative that there is something wrong that they are not able to articulate themselves and require a quick check-up from a medical professional.
The health of your child can influence the course of their growth and development in many ways. A child being in good health encompasses more than just physical health or not being ill. It also involves their cognitive growth, how they’re able to think and learn, how they interact with others, and their own personal mental health. There are so many factors that can affect the course of this growth and development, which is why it is so important to ensure that you have a pediatrician that you and your child trust. Since up to a certain age, children are not able to verbally advocate for themselves, their health is dependent on the trust and responsiveness of the adults and medical professionals around them. If there are any problems in their home, school, friend group, genetic composition, diet, physical activity level, or anything that may affect how they trust others, it is possible that something regarding their health can be missed. Severe health concerns early in a child’s life can have lasting effects that could possibly change the course of the rest of their lives. Having a child that is able to maintain good health will give them a much better shot at allowing their brain to develop properly and let them grow up experiencing all of the positive components that living a healthy life is able to provide.
The common cold is one of the most common illnesses that a child will contract as it is very easily spread in highly populated areas. Though there is no cure for a cold, there are many options for over the counter treatments and it rarely develops into severe cases.
Children are also very prone to developing ear infections as their ear canals are very small and are more likely to trap bacteria or viruses. Ear infections are not likely to cause long-term effects but can be incredibly uncomfortable for children, resulting in symptoms including a fever, irritability, and trouble sleeping.
The influenza is an incredibly contagious illness that can quickly make its way through classrooms or daycares. The majority of influenza cases are very minor and just require keeping the child at home for a couple of days and treating with over the counter medication, but it is a riskier illness for many people who are immunocompromised, so it is important that everyone that is over the age of 6 months old and is capable receives the influenza vaccination every flu season.
Bronchitis is caused by a virus that causes swelling and mucus production in the lungs, and is most commonly developed after an upper respiratory infection has occurred. Similarly, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is very common among children and attacks the entire respiratory system. Minor cases result in cold-like symptoms, but more severe cases can lead to pneumonia, which can be incredibly serious to treat in children.
ESD Pediatric Group promotes thorough, confidential, personalized, and respectful care for your child. We are located at Norwood/Hyde Park office complex, 4000 Smith Road, Suite 175, Cincinnati Ohio 45209. We serve patients from Milford OH, Hyde Park OH, Cincinnati OH, Blue Ash OH, Montgomery OH, Loveland OH, Mt. Orab OH, Newtown OH, and Kenwood OH.
