Child Symptoms and Management
HEALTH SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS ADVICE NEEDED
Convulsions Malaria, Sepsis, Meningitis, Epilepsy, Hypoglycemia Brain damage, Disability, Delayed milestones, Trauma Positioning-side, Tepid sponging, Oral fluids, Foods, Analgesics (additional information), Reducing clothing/covering, Environmental management, Refer
Fever Malaria, Sepsis, Meningitis, Otitis media, Cold, Pneumonia Convulsions, Dehydration, Loss of appetite, Irritability, Bulging fontanel Tepid sponging, Cord care, Oral fluids, Foods, Analgesics, Reducing clothing/covering, Refer
Diarrhea Malaria, Sepsis, Dysentery, Food poisoning, Cholera, Immune suppression Dehydration, Loss of appetite, Weakness, Weight loss, Loss of skin tugor, Lethargy Fluid intake-ORS, Avoid sugary fluids, Hygiene (body, waste management & food), Zinc treatment, Refer
Coughing Pneumonia, Cold, Asthma/bronchitis/bronchiolitis, Foreign body, Environmental irritants Shortness of breaths, Chest in-drawing, Dehydration, Fever, Loss of appetite/difficult eating, Irritability Fluid intake, Keep warm, Avoid identifiable irritants, Refer
Red Eyes Conjunctivitis, Foreign body, Trauma, Fumes, crying Blindness Personal hygiene, Avoid self-medication, Avoid fumes, Refer
Discharging ear Poor positioning, Infection, Trauma Hearing impairment, Meningitis, Social stigma due to smell Ear mopping, Body hygiene, Proper attachment to the breast, Environmental management
Unconsciousness Malaria, Sepsis, Meningitis, Epilepsy, Hypoglycemia, Poisoning /overdosing Disability, Brain damage, Death Positioning- laying by the sides, Environmental management, Feed under medical supervision, Refer
Weight Gain/Loss Diarrhea, Vomiting, Frequent illnesses, Leptin intolerance, Immunosuppression, Diabetes, Prolonged hunger Delayed milestones, Reduced cognitive function, Prone to frequent infections, skin become dry, loose or patchy, swollen legs or swollen face, Death EBF or balanced diet, Hygiene, Growth monitoring, Deworming, Supplementary feeding, Refer
Swollen legs, face or generalized body swelling Malnutrition, Anemia, Nephrotic syndrome, Trauma, Allergy Organ failures, Stunting, Failure to thrive, Shortness Of Breaths, Scarring Frequent change of positions, Dietary monitoring-high protein diet, Micro nutrients supplementation, Refer
Delayed milestones Congenital abnormalities, Convulsions, Unconsciousness, Malnutrition Disability Assess the delay in line with child development milestone, Refer
Jaundice Physiological, Hepatitis, Liver abnormality Death if not resolved timely EBF, Exposure to sunlight, Refer
Skin infections Nappy rash, Heat rash, Allergy, infections Sepsis, Disfigurement Frequent change of nappies, Checking proper use of soap and lotions, Refer

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