How your pediatricians in Kissimmee, St. Cloud, and Orlando, FL, can help your child stay healthy

When you have children, there is a lot to do. Your child’s healthcare is probably at the top of your to-do list. Finding a pediatrician is one of the most important decisions regarding your child’s health that you will ever make.

The pediatricians at Pediatrics of Central Florida provide comprehensive medical care for children. They have several convenient office locations in Kissimmee, St. Cloud, and Orlando, FL, to help you and your child.

Once you have selected a pediatrician, bringing your child in regularly for a well-child visit is a must-do. You should bring your child in at least once each year for a routine physical examination.

Even the healthiest children get sick occasionally. So, how do you know when to bring your sick child to visit the pediatrician? You should bring your child in to see a pediatrician if your child is experiencing:

• A fever which lasts longer than 2 days
• A fever which is higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit if your child is under 2 months
• A fever of at least 104 degrees Fahrenheit if your child is older than 2 months

When your child has a fever, it can be an important indicator of an infection. Ear infections and strep throat are just two examples which often have a fever as an early symptom.

Other reasons to bring your child in to see a pediatrician are if your child is experiencing:

• Difficulty swallowing
• Ear or eye pain
• Persistent nausea and vomiting
• A persistent skin rash
• Labored breathing
• Chronic coughing and wheezing
• Persistent diarrhea and constipation
• Chronic abdominal pain

Being involved in an accident or having an injury are also great reasons to bring your child in to see the pediatrician. Schedule an appointment with the pediatrician if you notice these signs and symptoms in your child:

• Severe bruising
• Pain with movement
• Severe swelling
• Obvious open wounds
• Obvious dislocated or fractured bones

To find out more about when your child should see a pediatrician, call the pediatricians at Pediatrics of Central Florida. You can reach them in Kissimmee, FL, by calling (407) 846-3455, or (407) 933-5985, or in St. Cloud, FL, at (407) 891-0479, or in Orlando, FL, by calling (407) 857-2816, so call today.