We all try our best to be careful about germs. We wash our hands, cover our coughs, and don’t share our drinks, but those gosh-darned germs always seem to find a way in, don’t they? It really is a pain, but once you’re sick, there’s no convenient ctrl-z to zap your health back to normal. I decided to write out a couple what-to-do’s for the basic ailments. If your conditions seem worse than a “normal” sickness, you’ll need a better reference.
Do you or does your child have nosebleed? Don’t lie down; sit up or stand. Contrary to popular response, don’t tilt your head back; it will cause the blood to run down your throat. You should breathe through the mouth and hold pressure on the soft part of the nose for at least 10 minutes (you might want to time this). If it still hasn’t stopped, repeat the process. If after 20 minutes the bleeding continues, it might be wise to contact a doctor.
Sick to your stomach? Drinking soda or juice could make you feel worse, but sips of water may be helpful. Make sure to sit up or stand while drinking to make it easier to take in the water. You don’t want to drink a lot of water because it will only give you more to vomit.
While browsing to verify my suggestions, I came across a great site KidsHealth.Org. This site can be used by kids, teens, or parents. Based on what I read, I can tell that it’d be a great site to use to explain some health issues to a child, or maybe even let them learn about the issues on his or her own. It puts into simple terms the things that might’ve seemed complicated or difficult to explain to a child.
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