Ailments - symptoms and treatments

Question 1

What are the symptoms of ASTHMA?

Answer 1

Breathing difficulties

Question 2

What are the symptoms of BRONCHITIS?

Answer 2

Inflammation of Chronicle tubes, cough, excessive mucus

Question 3

What are the symptoms of COLD SORES (herpes)?

Answer 3

itchy, watery blister

Question 4

What are the symptoms of COLIC?

Answer 4

hard to soothe or settle baby, Very windy Bring knees to tummy

Question 5

What are the symptoms of CONJUNCTIVITIS?

Answer 5

Inflammation of the eye, Making Eyes sore, red and itchy

Question 6

What are the symptoms of CONSTIPATION?

Answer 6

The child may pass hard stools with blood

Question 7

What are the symptoms of CONVULSIONS (fits)?

Answer 7

high temperature, fever, the child becomes unconscious and twitches violently

Question 8

What are the symptoms of CRADLE CAP?

Answer 8

a thick layer of scurf which forms on the scalp of some babies

Question 9

What are the symptoms of CROUP?

Answer 9

effects child’s breathing, giving them a barking cough and a tight chest

Question 10

What are the symptoms of EARACHE?

Answer 10

effects of cold or infectious disease. Results in an Inflammation of the tubes of the ear.

Question 11

What are the symptoms of ECZEMA?

Answer 11

Runs in families. produces a scaly red rash on the face, behind the knees and elbow creases. it is very itchy and children make it worse by scratching.

Question 12

What are the symptoms of EPILEPSY?

Answer 12

The child may be coming on conscious for a second and become vacant and pale then continue as it as if nothing happened or child may experience convulsions and falls unconscious and may bite their tongue, shake violently and grind their teeth.

Question 13

What are the symptoms of MENINGITIS?

Answer 13

Inflammation of the meninges. caused by a virus or bacterial infection. The child may experience a fever, convulsions, sickness and apathy.

Question 14

What are the symptoms of PNEUMONIA?

Answer 14

high temperature, a cough and difficulty with breathing.

Question 15

What are the symptoms of THRUSH?

Answer 15

thick white fur on the tongue and gums.

Question 16

What is the treatment for ASTHMA?

Answer 16

anti-allergy, other drugs, and inhalers

Question 17

What is the treatment for BRONCHITIS?

Answer 17

consult the doctor who will probably prescribe antibiotics

Question 18

What is the treatment for COLD SORES (herpes)?

Answer 18

cold sore lotion or ointment from a chemist. see a doctor if severe

Question 19

What is the treatment for COLIC?

Answer 19

severe cases can be treated with drugs

Question 20

What is the treatment for CONJUNCTIVITIS?

Answer 20

very contagious, so use separate towels for the child. a doctor will prescribe drops or ointment

Question 21

What is the treatment for CONSTIPATION?

Answer 21

give child more roughage, fresh fruit, prunes and more liquid. see a doctor before giving laxatives

Question 22

What is the treatment for CONVULSIONS (fits)?

Answer 22

call the doctor

Question 23

What is the treatment for CRADLE CAP?

Answer 23

May be softened with warm olive oil and removed

Question 24

What is the treatment for CROUP?

Answer 24

consult doctor

Question 25

What is the treatment for EARACHE?

Answer 25

the doctor will give immediate treatment with antibiotics. the hearing was be checked when the infection is cleared up

Question 26

What is the treatment for ECZEMA?

Answer 26

there is no cure but it is genuinely outgrown after 3 or 4 years. cream might help with itchiness

Question 27

What is the treatment for EPILEPSY?

Answer 27

there is no cure however medication does help to control it. it is very successful in preventing convulsions.

Question 28

What is the treatment for MENINGITIS?

Answer 28

Treatment with antibiotics must be quick as acute illness is dangerous. it can leave permanent deafness

Question 29

What is the treatment for PNEUMONIA?

Answer 29

usually responds to antibiotics

Question 30

What is the treatment for THRUSH?

Answer 30

easily cured with nystatin preparations, which will be supplied by the doctor.

Question 31

What is the treatment for A COUGH?

Answer 31

see Doctor

Question 32

What is the treatment for NOSE BLEEDS?

Answer 32

the head should be tilted forward and the nose firmly pinch at the sides to stop the bleeding if there are frequent nosebleeds the child should see a doctor

Question 33

What is the treatment for STOMACH UPSETS?

Answer 33

the child should be given plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration in special attention given to personal hygiene