SICK CHILD

Sick Child

Sick child visits usually take around 15 to 30 minutes and involves checking the child’s symptoms, determining the cause of the problem, prescribing the right treatment, and discussing other important details.

During the appointment, our team will first ask about the child’s symptoms, when they began, his and his family's medical history, and other questions that may help in diagnosing the child’s illness. This is typically followed by a physical examination, which will be based on the reported symptoms. This may include taking the child’s temperature, listening to the child’s breathing and heartbeat from the chest and back, and checking his neck or throat for signs of infection. The doctor will also ask about treatment and home remedies the parents have already tried. All these details are usually enough for the doctor to give a diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment.

In cases where our team needs more for a diagnosis, some lab tests, such as a urine test or a stool analysis, may be ordered. These are routine procedures that are safe for children and will not cause discomfort.

We have separate well-child and sick-child waiting rooms for your ease of mind.

Call to Schedule an Appointment 912-369-5437