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Flu Symptoms in Children Under 5: Just as there is a continuous change in the weather, similar cases of flu are also increasing. In this changing season, the cases of flu are also increasing in young children. Most of the children under 5 years of age are in the grip of flu, because their immunity is not fully developed. Therefore, it is important for parents to know what are the symptoms of flu in such a small child, so that the disease can be identified and treated in time.
Symptoms of flu in children under 5 years of age can be different from normal colds and serious. Along with high fever, persistent coughs, sore throat, loss of appetite, fatigue, difficulty in breathing and stomach problems can be seen. All the signs from this show that the child has fallen victim to the flu. In such a situation, understand when these symptoms are seen in detail and when the doctor should be seen.
Common symptoms of flu in children younger than 5 years
Dr. Vipin Chandra Upadhyay in Pediatric Department at District Hospital in Ghaziabad It is said that the change that is visible in the body is the first change of fever. Suddenly starts in young children and fever from 101 degrees to 103 degrees reaches. It is different from normal cold fever. In this fever, the child gets tired quickly, there is no strength in the body, there would be lethargy. If there is a fever of more than 2 or 3 days, then it can be a sign of flu.
- Cough and cold
Thin mucus like water in the nose starts coming out, which is later thickened which can be a symptom of flu. It also increases sneezing with constant cough and nose. In such symptoms, children do not sleep properly and they become irritable.
- Throat
The flu virus affects the straight place. Children may have throat pain, sore throat or irritation. Many times, eating food or liquids like milk can also cause problems. Because throat pain also starts in the flu. This indication shows that the flu has now reached the throat.
- Decrease in appetite
Another sign of flu identifying is reduced hunger. Young children also refuse to eat milk, water or food. The times children get upset with the name of eating and start crying. Due to which the body also starts to become weak, there is a lack of water in the body.
- Fatigue and irritability
Children get tired quickly due to flu and they do not feel like in sports. In such a situation, children are lying down most of the time. With this, they cry without reason or become irritable. In such a situation, the parents should be cautious and contact the doctor in time.
- Breathing difficulty
If children have flu, it also affects the lungs. In such a situation, symptoms like breathing, chest wheezing or sharp breath are seen. This situation can be serious, a doctor should be seen immediately. Many times it can also change to pneumonia.
- Vomiting or diarrhea
Many times children also start having stomach problems with flu. For example, there can be vomiting, nausea or diarrhea. Due to this, many times there is weakness in children. Due to diarrhea and vomiting, there is a lack of water in the body, which can prove to be dangerous for children.