Urinary Problems And Injuries, Age 11 And Younger: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Does your child older than age 3 months have a fever?
See significance of fever in a child older than 3 months of age if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
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Call your child's health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Has your child had an operation or other medical procedure in the past 2 weeks?
Does your child have a medical condition or take a medicine that affects the immune system?
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Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Does your child have a temperature of
Do you think that your child has a high fever, but you are unable to measure his or her temperature?
Has your child had a temperature of
Do you think that your child still has a moderate to high fever after 12 hours of home treatment or medicine, but you are unable to measure his or her temperature?
Does your child have a temperature of
Do you think that your child has a fever with any other symptoms of a UTI, but you are unable to measure his or her temperature?
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You may wait to see if your child's symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Has your child had a temperature of
Has your child had a fever off and on for 24 to 48 hours?
Do you think your child has had a mild to moderate fever off and on for 24 to 48 hours, but you are unable to measure his or her temperature?
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Your child needs an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Does your child have frequent fevers and other symptoms of illness?
Does your child have frequent fevers without an obvious cause?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | April 30, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Peter Anderson, MD, FRCS(C) - Pediatric Urology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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