Friday 18 September 2015

DIZZINESS, WEAKNESS and CONVULSIONS IN CHILDREN

Lost of consciousness in children usually happened because of fainting and harmless. However, when accompanied by an unnatural movement, for example, limbs jerking, perhaps the child having an epileptic fit. There are several possible causes of epilepsy, some of which require immediate action. Kids can dizziness due to play that include a swirling motion or ride the carousel, but it is not clear why the dizziness could be due to a problem in the balance mechanism in the ear. When a child is frequently attacked by convulsions or headache, see your doctor. Try to record all attacks and related symptoms, because the record could help doctors establish the cause.




"Severe hypoglycemia, the level of blood sugar is very low, it may causes loss of consciousness. The blood sugar level of the child will not go back without immediate treatment. If you've been equipped with a drug-injecting glucagon, inject the child while waiting for medical help. Do not try to feed or drink anything on the children who are not aware of. "

"Does the child hold his breath and seemed to turn blue shortly before lost consciousness? Maybe the child suffered a hold-breath. Attacks like this, often arise from pain, anger or upset in children aged under 3 years. The best way to overcome this attack is to ignore the extent possible. However, if you are worried about the child's behavior, consult your doctor or local health aide. "

"Swoon the child may be due to reduced the amount of blood to the brain. Fainting is most prevalent at the beginning of puberty, but can occur at any age, and rarely dangerous. If the child was limp again, try to do the face of weakness (bottom of article). A children who often be unconscious, need to be examined by a doctor, who will examine whether he was suffering from anemia. "

"Does the child doing one of the following; an arm or leg jerking, urination, tongue biting? That's the boy having an epileptic fit. Maybe she was suffering from epilepsy. If the child has never been attacked by epilepsy, a doctor will examine it and ask the child underwent EEG to record brain activity. this diagnosis can only be confirmed after the child had two or more attacks. If the child has an epilepsy, the child may be treated with anti-convulsants to prevent further attacks. "

"Seizures are often arise as a result of infections that raise the temperature. Although it creates anxiety, seizures as this is usually not harmful. While waiting for medical help, take action to reduce fever (in this blog). The doctor will check to find the cause of his fever. In some cases , the child may need 'opname' in the hospital. "

"Limp is common in children, especially in an environment that stuffy, when hungry or frightened. This is usually not worth worrying about. Follow the action to overcome weak (below). Consult a physician if he often did, to be examined the possibility of the child suffering from anemia . "

"Does the child experience the following; feel around like spinning, loss of balance, nausea or vomiting? Maybe the child has a labirinthitis, a viral infection in the ear associated with balance. Doctors can prescribe antiemetica to relieve nausea and dizziness. At the moment that symptoms arise, the child will be happy to lie still. "


"Weakness in people with diabetes could indicate low levels of blood sugar, especially if the weakness arise suddenly. In the case of the more rare, it can also be caused by blood sugar levels are too high. If the child fully conscious, give food or sweet drinking. It it will raise blood sugar levels and not dangerous if because blood sugar levels are too high. if the child can not cooperate or do not improve within 10 minutes, get medical attention. "

"Are there any circumstances in which the child momentarily looks like not aware of surroundings? It may be generalized seizures, a type of epilepsy which used to be called 'petit mal'. Do not stop the seizure by shaking or slapping. Your doctor will probably refer the child underwent EEG to record the electrical activity in his brain. Maybe he will be treated with anticonvulsants to control the condition. "

"Does the child using drugs? Maybe the child abusing drugs or chemical solvents. Disorders of the nervous system are also possible, although extremely rare, consult a doctor. The doctor may ask the MRI test to make sure there are no problems in the nervous system. If for abuse drug or chemical solvents, the doctor will suggest counseling or refer to agencies that can help. "



OWN ACTION: Overcome Fainting



If a child suddenly pale, complaining of his dark vision, and / or seems confused, maybe she almost fainted. This condition is more likely when the air is hot or stuffy place, if the child has not eaten, when he had to stand in a long time, or if he is tense or frightened. Lay the the child on her back with feet elevated to improve blood flow to the brain. Keep the air flow around pretty good, and loosen his clothing. If sure that the child is fully conscious, offer sweet drinks to raise blood sugar levels. If the child loses consciousness and has not been sober in 3 minutes, apply first aid and bring them to the hospital.


Attack of 'hold-breath'

Small children sometimes hold his breath for up to 30 seconds. This can happen because of pain, but also to manipulate their parents. A child can hold his breath until she passed out. Once he lost consciousness, breath's child will return to normal. When a child is trying to get his wish by holding his breath, try as much as possible to ignore it. Hold the breath is not harmful, and most children are able to escape from the behavior at the age of 4 years. But if you're concerned, see your doctor or a registered nurse.

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