Precautions to be taken against summer diseases in children
Health and Diseases Specialist Dr. Halil Durmaz gave information about the diseases frequently seen in children during the summer period. Durmaz, “Urinary tract infections are very common especially in girls who enter the pool in the summer. Urinary tract infections are seen in girls who enter the unhygienic pool, in children who stay in wet swimsuits for a long time, and in children who play for a long time in watery places.” Warning from Durmaz about diseases seen in summer
If the child cannot be fed orally and vomits every time he eats, he should definitely take fluids from the vein. If necessary, he should be hospitalized and treated,” he said.
‘I RECOMMEND THAT CHILDREN DO NOT GO OUT BETWEEN 11.00 AND 15.00 HOURS’
Mentioning that attention should be paid to heat strokes in summer, Dr. Durmaz said, “Heat strokes can also be seen very frequently in the summer. I recommend that children do not go out, especially between 11:00 and 15:00. “This may result in fever up to 40 degrees. In such cases, children should be taken to a cool place and oral fluid supplementation should be given. If the child cannot take fluids by mouth and it is accompanied by vomiting, intravenous fluid therapy is essential.”
Durmaz said, “This disease is more common in those who enter the pool in summer months, especially in holiday areas. Of course, I am talking about unhygienic pools. Rashes occur around the hands, feet and mouth of children. This is definitely accompanied by fever. It is very common around the mouth. Significant sores also occur. Hand, foot, mouth disease can be transmitted by contact or droplet. The treatment is symptomatic and there is no specific treatment. Treatment is given for the symptoms. This is already very common in children under 5 years old. If the child presents with high fever “The most important point to note in this disease is that if it is accompanied by blurred consciousness and fever, it must be treated by being hospitalized,” he said.
‘WE SHOULD BE CAREFUL OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION’
Durmaz, who warned the families who let their children swim in the pool during the summer months, said: “Urinary tract infections are very common especially in girls who enter the pool in the summer. Urinary tract infections are very common in girls entering the unhygienic pool, in children who stay in wet swimsuits for a long time and play in watery places for a long time. Children may have complaints such as burning during urination, frequent urination, difficult urination. Here, if urinary tract disease accompanies fever, it must be treated inpatient. There may also be medical treatment, intravenously. If there is a urinary tract infection in children with fever, it must be It should be treated because this disease can damage the kidneys.”
‘EAR INFLAMMATION CAN BE SEEN FREQUENTLY’
Noting that attention should be paid to ear infections, Dr. Durmaz said, “Children can also suffer from ear infections in the summer months. Especially in holiday resorts, children can get water in their ears in unhygienic pools and in places where they swim in the sea. However, when water escapes, an infection occurs in their ears and it causes inflammation in the eardrums. Earache may be accompanied by fever. In such cases. He said: “You should definitely consult a doctor and be treated. In such cases, it can go as far as perforation in the eardrum. Medical treatment should definitely be arranged.” (DHA)
