A child’s drowsiness after a fever might be normal, but due to the sympathetic nervous system activation and energy expenditure caused by the fever, it may also lead to decreased appetite and fatigue. In this case, it is recommended to administer stomach-soothing medication and observe whether the symptoms resolve on their own. If the symptoms persist, it is advisable to go to the hospital for a check-up.
The child has a good appetite, but defecates 3 to 4 times a day. Is this frequency of defecation normal?
Is it normal for a child to have bowel movements every three or four days? What should be done?
Questions and Answers About Children’s Stool Frequency
Inquire whether it’s normal for a child to have 7-8 bowel movements and 15 or more urinations in a day.
What if a child has watery stools after taking Golden Bifidus for constipation? Is this a normal reaction or a sign of a problem?
White secretions at a child’s urethral opening may indicate ureaplasma infection, which requires a doctor’s examination for diagnosis and antibiotic treatment.
If a child is constantly moving their hands and feet all day, it could be a symptom of ADHD. Parents should pay more attention and seek treatment for their child promptly.
If a child is almost two years old and still can’t speak, it may be due to delayed language development, caused by environmental and pathological factors. Environmental factors include the use of multiple dialects in the family and a lack of language interaction. Pathological factors may involve intellectual developmental delays, cerebral palsy, hearing impairments, autism, and other central nervous system damage or endocrine disorders. It is recommended to take the child to a women and children’s health care center for a detailed examination.
A three-year-old and ten-month-old boy’s penis sometimes becomes hard, even standing up when lying down. Is this a normal physiological phenomenon?
