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Concussions: What To Look For

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Concussions are caused by a bump to the head. Even a mild bump to the head can be serious. Signs of concussions can show up right after the injury or may not appear until days or weeks later. If your child reports the symptoms of a concussion, seek medical attention right away.

The following are concussion signs you should look for if your child suffers a blow to the head during a sports activity:

Appears dazed or stunned

Is confused about their assignment or position

Forgets an instruction

Is unaware of the game, score, or opponent

Moves clumsily

Answers questions slowly

Loses consciousness (even briefly)

Shows behavior or personality changes

Can not recall events prior to the bump

Can not recall events after the bump

Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms & Children

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TYPE 2 DIABETES

If your child experiences any of these conditions, bring them to a doctor at once. Although the symptoms can occur gradually, they must receive immediate medical attention.

٭ Blurred vision

٭ Tingling or numbness in the legs, feet or fingers

٭ Frequent infections of the skin

٭ Recurring skin, gum or urinary tract infections

٭ Darker patches of skin usually in neck folds

٭ Itching of skin and/or genitals

٭ Drowsiness

٭ Slow healing of cuts and bruises

٭ Any of the other symptoms listed under type 1 diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms & Children

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TYPE 1 DIABETES

If you suspect your child has any of these symptoms, bring them to a doctor right away! They often occur suddenly and must receive immediate medical attention.

٭ Excessive thirst

٭ Frequent urination, sometimes exhibited by bed wetting (in large quantities)

٭ Sudden vision changes

٭ High amounts of sugar in the blood and/or urine (A sweet, fruity odor may be present in urine or on one’s breath/body.)

٭ Extreme hunger (increased appetite)

٭ Rapid or unexplained weight loss

٭ Fatigue (weak and tired)

٭ Irritability and mood changes

٭ Drowsiness, lethargy

٭ Nausea and/or vomiting ٭ Abdominal pain

٭ Rapid, hard breathing (heavy, labored)

٭ Confusion, Stupor, Unconsciousness

Check back tomorrow for type 2 diabetes symptoms.

ADHD, Behavior, Anxiety, Depression, & Autism Common?

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Many more children have mental problems then you would think. According to a finding published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 children or 20% between the ages of 3 and 17 have some form of mental disorder. Here are some interesting statistics showing just how common the top 5 mental disorders are:

ADHD: 6.8% or 1 in 14

Behavioral or Conduct Problems: 3.5% or 1 in 28

Anxiety: 3% or 1 in 33

Depression: 2.1% or 1 in 50

Autism Spectrum Disorders: 1.1% or 1 in 100

If your child suffers from any mental disorder, seek out help right away. Most childhood mental health problems can be improved by giving them the support they need and acting quickly if there is a sign of a problem. Without any treatment or help, most of these mental illnesses will worsen over time. It’s always better to try and seek support when the child, or adult for that matter, starts showing signs of mental illnesses. There are a number of different treatments, such as medicines and therapy options.

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