Referring to the diseases frequently seen in children during the summer period, Child Health and Diseases Specialist Dr. Halil Durmaz stated that diarrhea is frequently seen in children during the summer months. Durmaz, “The most common diseases in children during the summer period are diarrhea. Summer diarrhea, especially with the increase in temperature, bacteria, viruses and parasites are more common in the environment. Therefore, diarrhea is more common in summer. This diarrhea is transmitted to children by the ingestion of unhygienic liquids and food. With the increase in temperature, the rate of deterioration of vegetables and fruits is higher. Therefore, gastrointestinal infections are observed with the consumption of non-fresh vegetables and fruits. Especially in these gastroenteritis, watery exclusion is seen and accompanied by abdominal pain. Most importantly, patients vomit everything they eat. In these cases “Our red line, especially, is that the child can be fed orally. If the child cannot feed orally and vomits every time he eats, he should definitely take fluids from the vein. If necessary, he should be hospitalized and treated,” he said.
‘I RECOMMEND THAT CHILDREN DO NOT GO OUT BETWEEN 11.00 AND 15.00 HOURS’
Mentioning that it is necessary to pay attention to heat strokes in the summer, Dr. Durmaz said, “Heat strokes can also be seen very frequently in the summer. I recommend that children do not go out, especially between 11:00 and 15:00. “This may result in fever up to 40 degrees. In such cases, children should be taken to a cool place and oral fluid supplementation should be given. If the child cannot take fluids by mouth and it is accompanied by vomiting, intravenous fluid therapy is essential.”
Durmaz said, “This disease is more common in those who enter the pool in summer months, especially in holiday areas. Of course, I am talking about unhygienic pools. Rashes occur around the hands, feet and mouth of children. This is definitely accompanied by fever. It is very common around the mouth. Significant sores also occur. Hand, foot, mouth disease can be transmitted by contact or droplet. The treatment is symptomatic and there is no specific treatment. Treatment is given for the symptoms. This is already very common in children under 5 years old. If the child presents with high fever “The most important point to note in this disease is that if it is accompanied by blurred consciousness and fever, it must be treated by being hospitalized,” he said.
‘WE SHOULD BE CAREFUL OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION’
Durmaz, who warned the families who let their children swim in the pool during the summer months, said: “Urinary tract infections are very common especially in girls who enter the pool in the summer. Urinary tract infections are very common in girls entering the unhygienic pool, in children who stay in wet swimsuits for a long time and play in watery places for a long time. Children may have complaints such as burning when urinating, frequent urination, difficult urination. If fever accompanies urinary tract disease, it must be treated as an inpatient. There may also be medical treatment, intravenously, if there is urinary tract infection with fever in children It must be treated absolutely because this disease can damage the kidneys.”
‘EAR INFLAMMATION CAN BE SEEN FREQUENTLY’
Noting that attention should be paid to ear infections, Dr. Durmaz said, “Children can also suffer from ear infections in the summer months. Water can get into their ears, especially in places where they swim in unhygienic pools and seas in holiday resorts. However, when water escapes, an infection occurs in their ears and causes inflammation in the eardrums. Earache may be accompanied by fever. In such cases. He said: “You should definitely consult a doctor and be treated. In such cases, it can go as far as perforation in the eardrum. Medical treatment should definitely be arranged.” (DHA)