With the beginning of summer, there is a decrease in colds, coughs, flu and flu, and instead new and different diseases are observed. The cause of many diseases seen in children in summer; “Reasons such as drinking dirty water, consuming openly sold foods and not paying attention to personal hygiene invite these diseases.
Summer diseases in children include sunstroke, intestinal infections with diarrhea and vomiting, hepatitis A, pool infections; Traumas such as outer and middle ear infection, urinary tract infection, fungus on the skin, insect bites, allergic reactions and fracture and dislocation. The most common disorder in children in this season is summer diarrhea. Heat conditions make it easier for microbes to grow and food to spoil. The main reasons that cause this disease in our country are; infections are coming. Vomiting, abdominal pain and fever may occur along with diarrhea. Summer diarrhea is transmitted through feces, dirty water, unwashed food and pool water. The intestines are protected from microbes by paying attention to hygiene rules, especially washing food thoroughly and drinking clean water. The most important issue in diarrhea and vomiting is meeting the child's fluid needs. In the diet of a child with diarrhea, soft purees containing complex carbohydrates such as rice flour, starch and potatoes should be used. Since yoghurt helps intestinal enzymes, it should definitely be included in the diarrhea diet.
The contagious type of jaundice called Hepatitis A is caused by the transmission of a special virus. Dirty water, food and dirty hands are the most important means of contamination. Like a simple infection, it may start with complaints of fatigue and fever, and may include vomiting and abdominal pain. Dark yellowing of the urine, like orange peel, is evident with yellowing of the whites of the eyes. It is contagious and can take a long time to heal. We can now protect our children from this disease with vaccination. Two doses of vaccine, 6 months apart, which can be administered starting from the age of 1, play an important role in protection. Food poisoning is also one of the common summer diseases. Food spoils quickly in the heat and therefore it should be kept in the refrigerator even if it is cooked. It should not be forgotten that milk and dairy products should be purchased from safe centers by checking the expiration date.
In the sun Staying too long causes sunburns, sand and sea increase the effect of the sun; Even being under an umbrella or in the shade is not enough to protect against sunlight.
First of all, to protect against sunstroke, it is of great importance to avoid going outdoors as much as possible between 10.00 and 15.00, when the sun rays are vertical, to consume plenty of fluids and to use protective sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 30. It is important to take precautions to protect yourself from the sun not only during vacation, but also during the time spent outside or playing in the park. Choosing sunscreen, hats and appropriate clothing are among the most important precautions. Staying in the sun for a long time also increases fluid loss, causing heat stroke. Families need to be more careful because children with blond hair, colored eyes and white skin are more affected by sunlight.
If there is a nosebleed due to sun and heat, the nose should be washed with a cold water compress as an emergency response. Often children with nosebleeds are told to throw their head back. This is a wrong practice; on the contrary, the child with a nosebleed should tilt his head forward. It is necessary to apply mechanical pressure to the nose wings. If it is bleeding that does not stop, the bleeding should be stopped by placing a nasal tampon in the hospital.
As the environmental temperature increases, sweat secretion from the skin increases and a feeling of thirst arises as a result of water loss. The body's normal temperature is tried to be kept under control by drinking water. In cases of extreme heat that disrupts this balance, the sweat gland ducts become blocked and small red and itchy skin lesions, popularly known as rash, appear in the areas of the body that sweat more, most commonly on the neck and shoulders. In its treatment, it is recommended to take a bath with warm water every day. Additionally, it is necessary to avoid applying oily creams to the body, which will prevent the skin from breathing.
Rash is one of the most common skin diseases in babies. It appears as red, raised lesions in the hip and thigh area where the gland comes into contact. Rashes may recur throughout the period when your baby uses diapers, and their frequency may increase in summer due to the effect of heat and humidity. Change your baby's diaper frequently, rinse the diaper with warm water if possible after diaper change, use special Do not use wet wipes for diaper cleaning, especially in the first months when your baby's skin is sensitive. In the following months, choose those that do not contain alcohol and perfume. Dry gently with a clean towel and ventilate your baby's diaper. Thus, the skin will dry faster. Do not tighten the diaper too much and make sure the skin can breathe. Using diaper rash protection creams after each diaper change will be useful in preventing diaper rash. Situations such as insect, fly and bee stings are other common problems in the summer months. situation. If possible, a bed with a protective net curtain should be used at night. It is not right to apply chemical fly repellent to the skin frequently, especially in "babies" as absorption through the skin will be high. On summer evenings, it is necessary to reduce the area where flies can bite by wearing long-sleeved, thin, breathable cotton clothes. It is also a suitable method to disinfect the mosquito-screened room at night and ventilate it thoroughly before going to bed. Local anti-itch creams, ointments and lotions containing antihistamines and additional medications can be used for fly and insect bites.
Urinary tract infections; It is frequently seen especially in girls during the summer months. Pools are especially risky. Infection; Symptoms include frequent urination, abdominal pain, fever and burning sensation in urination. Urine culture can be performed and treatment with appropriate antibiotics can be applied. To protect your child from urinary tract infections, you should take a shower and change your child's swimsuit immediately after getting out of the pool.
Due to dirty water; Skin and ear infections, Hepatitis A, and eye diseases are common. The sea may be preferred instead of the pool. It is important to take a shower after swimming in the sea and pool. Before entering the pool, a special solution against foot fungus should be used. Swimmer's ear (outer ear infections) is another summer disease that can occur as a painful and itchy ear problem and originates from the pool. If using earplugs for protection does not work, it is necessary to clean the outer ear canal after the pool to keep your child's ear dry. Traumas caused by falling, hitting, playing: Headgear, knee pads, headgear, knee pads, etc. for activities such as cycling, skateboarding, skating, sports and games. Using protectors such as wristbands and elbow pads reduces the severity of trauma during a possible accident. The fracture manifests itself in the arm or leg It manifests itself with abnormal movement outside the joint, pain, swelling and limitation of movement. In this case, the area where the fracture is likely to occur is brought to a motionless, fixed position, including the joint above it, with thick clothing, cardboard, and a splint, if any, and is taken to the nearest health center.
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