The existence of telemedicine provides many conveniences for people to access health services, including for consulting children's health problems. For parents, the rise of telemedicine services allows children to get faster diagnosis and treatment. Parents can also find out whether their child's condition can be treated at home or needs to be taken to a health facility.

What are the health issues that can be consulted through telemedicine? Check out the following review.

Which Pediatric Issues Are Suitable for Telemedicine Consults?

Fever

Fever is a temporary rise in body temperature. A person is said to have a fever if they have a body temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius. Fever is a physiological process in the body that can be triggered by infection, inflammation, malignancy (serious illnesses like cancer), or autoimmune processes (when the immune system attacks healthy cells) that involve the temperature regulation center in the brain (hypothalamus). Fever itself is not dangerous, but some conditions require medical treatment.

If your child has a fever, a telemedicine consultation can help identify the health problem. If there are signs of strep throat or other diseases that require further examination, the telemedicine service will recommend the appropriate examination.

Cough and Cold Symptoms

Coughs and colds usually do not require special treatment. However, if followed by other symptoms that require other treatments, such as symptoms of shortness of breath, the doctor on the telemedicine service may recommend that the child be taken to a health facility for further examination. If the symptoms of cough and cold are mild, the doctor can provide recommendations for over-the-counter or prescription drugs to treat the child's complaints.

Allergies

You can also consult through telemedicine services when your child experiences allergy symptoms. Some allergies that children can experience include food allergies, animal dander allergies, and seasonal allergies.

Most allergic reactions resolve in less than 24 hours. Many experts argue that telemedicine consultation is an effective solution as it allows real-time evaluation of allergy symptoms. However, if the child's allergy is severe, such as a reddish skin rash all over the body, swelling, and shortness of breath, the child should be taken to the emergency department for immediate help.

Diarrhea and Constipation

The most common digestive problems experienced by children are diarrhea and constipation. The causes can vary, ranging from bacterial or viral infections. Generally, diarrhea and constipation are mild health problems that can resolve on their own using home remedies. However, if the complaint persists and your child's condition worsens, you should consult a doctor.

Through telemedicine services, the doctor will ask about the frequency, color, and consistency of the stool. In some cases, the doctor at the telemedicine service needs to see your child's condition to assess the child's overall health condition. From the results of the consultation, the doctor will provide a diagnosis and prescription according to the child's condition.

Skin Rashes

If your child has a rash, you can also consult via telemedicine. Rashes are usually caused by chickenpox, dengue fever, or eczema. The doctor can identify the type of rash well through a video call in telemedicine. If prescription medication is required to treat the rash, the doctor will prescribe the required prescription.

Red Eye (Conjunctivitis)

Red eyes in children sometimes make parents worry. Usually, this condition is caused by inflammation of the clear membrane covering the eye or conjunctivitis. Doctors in telemedicine services can generally make a diagnosis by viewing the red eye condition through photos or videos.

Telemedicine services not only save time but are also easy to use for those who need health services. You can utilize the teleconsultation service on the Ai Care application for various health complaints, including for children.

If you need medical advice or consultation, you can either visit a doctor or make use of the consultation features that are available in the Ai Care application by downloading the Ai Care application from the App Store or Play Store.

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