Sunday, May 24, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Bacteria Scare - Part 3
Fever is still attacking you for the last few days. As per our plan, Daddy drove you to Raffles Hospital Children Clinic on day 6. At this time, you are flushing even redder and I can see that you are very dehyrated. You are so sick you refuse to drink water at home. Actually I know you may be hospitalised, I cannot control my tears when I knew. When staff nurse Kelly wanted to draw blood for you, she says that your blood veins are also sick, she cannot find a proper vein to poke. Blood test result show that you have some mycosoplasma, some strains of streptococcus & Influenxza A (luckily it's not H1N1 !!!). These bacteria all combined make you so weak, fever is alway at its peak and you need some more days to fully recover. You will be treated with antibiotics dripping into you. So you have to be hospitalised for treatment and observation. With the tender care of Dr Toh and the nurses, you finally get well these few days & was discharged on Friday.
Because of the intense dehyration, your skin become very dry , so dry til it peels in all parts of the body, including hands, fingers & toes. You have to apply the Vaseline cream for two to three times every day.
You will rest at home for one week and then resume to school on 25May.
Because of the intense dehyration, your skin become very dry , so dry til it peels in all parts of the body, including hands, fingers & toes. You have to apply the Vaseline cream for two to three times every day.
You will rest at home for one week and then resume to school on 25May.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Diagnosis - Part 2
Fever shot the highest 40 this morning. We are worried definitely and from past experience on fever management, we have done whatever we can this time but your fever just did not improve. We still want to do monitoring ourselves so we are quite reluctant to send you to hospital. Before we really sent you to hospital & while waiting for the fever to improve, we make a decision to bring you see Chinese Physician Lu at Ma Guang Clinic. He checked on you, your throat is very very inflammed,your rashes on the body seems to be 紅腥症. We left the clinic after letting you drank one dosage of the medicine in the clinic. Along the way home, mummy made a decision to send you to KK Children Hospital.
When we reached there, the children centre is crowded with many many children. The staff nurse check on you and informed us to bring you to rest at observation ward. I made a comment that I am scared of dengue fever on you. This is only the 3rd day of fever and a blood test will not reveal anything. The doctor told me this important information. So why the staff nurse is so blur, so inexperienced ?? So before I heard from the doctor, the staff nurse actually order a blood test on you and you are so sick already & the blood cannot be diffused out that easily. I was quite mad, but I must remain calm as I need to care for you. Shortly another nurse told me not to keep cool compressing you so she asked me to cold bath you and I follow. For this, I certainly do not mind doing it because I care about your high fever and hygience and wanted to keep you as clean as possible and ward away from other virus. Finally your fever went down to around 38 & doctor granted you to go home. He instructed us to come back 3 days later ie 13May to see him if fever is still there. I told daddy we will not come back, instead will bring you see Dr Veronica Toh at Raffles Hospital Children Clinic if need be.
Daddy took leave to take care you at home. Mummy just started work in new company so cannot take leave to care for you.
When we reached there, the children centre is crowded with many many children. The staff nurse check on you and informed us to bring you to rest at observation ward. I made a comment that I am scared of dengue fever on you. This is only the 3rd day of fever and a blood test will not reveal anything. The doctor told me this important information. So why the staff nurse is so blur, so inexperienced ?? So before I heard from the doctor, the staff nurse actually order a blood test on you and you are so sick already & the blood cannot be diffused out that easily. I was quite mad, but I must remain calm as I need to care for you. Shortly another nurse told me not to keep cool compressing you so she asked me to cold bath you and I follow. For this, I certainly do not mind doing it because I care about your high fever and hygience and wanted to keep you as clean as possible and ward away from other virus. Finally your fever went down to around 38 & doctor granted you to go home. He instructed us to come back 3 days later ie 13May to see him if fever is still there. I told daddy we will not come back, instead will bring you see Dr Veronica Toh at Raffles Hospital Children Clinic if need be.
Daddy took leave to take care you at home. Mummy just started work in new company so cannot take leave to care for you.
Tonsillitis - Part 1
Yesterday, the fever was kept under control under 38 degrees.
Aston did not get well & is still having fever swings since this morning. The highest hit 40 degrees. Whole body flushed red, the hotness on his body, his ears, his forehead and arms are steaming hot. You will get shivers down your spine the moment you touch him.
We are quite loss actually. Today, we have seen 3 doctors : 1 GP, 1 Chinese Physician and finally visited KK Hospital Children Emergency doctor. All diagnosed Aston with throat inflammation (his tonsils are very very red very very sore !) but only the Chinese doctor and KK Hospital Children Emergency doctor assure us not to worry about the high fever. The high fever is meant to be like this for today & will only come down the next day or two days later.
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, the fleshy clusters of tissue on both sides of the back of the throat that fight off germs that enter the body through the mouth. The tonsils become enlarged and red, and can be coated with a yellow, gray, or white substance.
Most types of tonsillitis are contagious. It usually spreads from person to person by contact with the throat or nasal fluids of someone who is infected. A person with tonsillitis may have a sore throat, fever, swollen glands in the neck, and trouble swallowing.
Treating Tonsillitis
How doctors treat tonsillitis depends on whether it is caused by a virus or by group A streptococcus bacteria. Doctors usually can't tell the difference just by looking at the tonsils, but can detect strep bacteria with a rapid strep test or a throat culture.
If tonsillitis is caused by a virus, the body will fight off the infection on its own. If it's caused by strep bacteria, the doctor probably will prescribe an antibiotic. If so, make sure that your child completes the full course of treatment to prevent the development of any complications.
If your child gets frequent bouts of tonsillitis (more than 5 to 7 times during a 12-month period) or repeat infections over several years, the doctor may consider a tonsillectomy to remove the tonsils.
Caring for Your Child
Kids with tonsillitis need plenty of nourishment and rest. If your child finds swallowing so painful that eating is difficult, try serving liquids and soft foods, like nutritious soups, milkshakes, smoothies, ice pops, or ice cream.
Make sure that your child drinks lots of fluids and gets plenty of rest, and take his or her temperature regularly. Use a nonprescription pain reliever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, for throat pain.
Be sure to keep your sick child's drinking glasses and eating utensils separate, and wash them in hot, soapy water. All family members should wash their hands frequently. After a bout of tonsillitis that's caused by strep bacteria, throw out your child's toothbrush and replace it with a new one.
Preventing Tonsillitis
To prevent tonsillitis, avoid letting your child near anyone who already has tonsillitis or a sore throat. Make sure to practice good hand-washing habits, and teach kids to do the same.
Aston did not get well & is still having fever swings since this morning. The highest hit 40 degrees. Whole body flushed red, the hotness on his body, his ears, his forehead and arms are steaming hot. You will get shivers down your spine the moment you touch him.
We are quite loss actually. Today, we have seen 3 doctors : 1 GP, 1 Chinese Physician and finally visited KK Hospital Children Emergency doctor. All diagnosed Aston with throat inflammation (his tonsils are very very red very very sore !) but only the Chinese doctor and KK Hospital Children Emergency doctor assure us not to worry about the high fever. The high fever is meant to be like this for today & will only come down the next day or two days later.
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, the fleshy clusters of tissue on both sides of the back of the throat that fight off germs that enter the body through the mouth. The tonsils become enlarged and red, and can be coated with a yellow, gray, or white substance.
Most types of tonsillitis are contagious. It usually spreads from person to person by contact with the throat or nasal fluids of someone who is infected. A person with tonsillitis may have a sore throat, fever, swollen glands in the neck, and trouble swallowing.
Treating Tonsillitis
How doctors treat tonsillitis depends on whether it is caused by a virus or by group A streptococcus bacteria. Doctors usually can't tell the difference just by looking at the tonsils, but can detect strep bacteria with a rapid strep test or a throat culture.
If tonsillitis is caused by a virus, the body will fight off the infection on its own. If it's caused by strep bacteria, the doctor probably will prescribe an antibiotic. If so, make sure that your child completes the full course of treatment to prevent the development of any complications.
If your child gets frequent bouts of tonsillitis (more than 5 to 7 times during a 12-month period) or repeat infections over several years, the doctor may consider a tonsillectomy to remove the tonsils.
Caring for Your Child
Kids with tonsillitis need plenty of nourishment and rest. If your child finds swallowing so painful that eating is difficult, try serving liquids and soft foods, like nutritious soups, milkshakes, smoothies, ice pops, or ice cream.
Make sure that your child drinks lots of fluids and gets plenty of rest, and take his or her temperature regularly. Use a nonprescription pain reliever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, for throat pain.
Be sure to keep your sick child's drinking glasses and eating utensils separate, and wash them in hot, soapy water. All family members should wash their hands frequently. After a bout of tonsillitis that's caused by strep bacteria, throw out your child's toothbrush and replace it with a new one.
Preventing Tonsillitis
To prevent tonsillitis, avoid letting your child near anyone who already has tonsillitis or a sore throat. Make sure to practice good hand-washing habits, and teach kids to do the same.
Friday, May 08, 2009
Sore Throat
In this family, we are very used to self medicate for minor sickness like running nose, cough or slight fever. Two days ago, Aston complained of sore throat. We did not know what medicine we can feed him without bringing him see doctor. At that moment, I thought why we adults are so funny, if mummy has sore throat I will surely speed off to see doctor get medicine to cure the soreness. When it comes to children, why didn't we quickly send you see doctor ? We become so indecisive when we are stuck with no medicines in our house for sore throat. In the end, just one day left Aston unattended, he developed fever last night. Fever was up and down throughout today. This was the first time I see Aston so lethagic, no energy, no smile ; so I think this time you are really feeling unwell. Fever & sore throat is surely making you no mood to eat, ya, you ate very little during lunch.
At around 12noon, Mummy brought you see Dr Glen, fed you the panadol, antibiotics and lozenges and after some coaxing, playing some soft music, you FINALLY slept for 1.5 hrs. While you are sleeping, mummy disinfect the whole house and many boxes of toys. You woke up at 3plus, look tired, slight fever, took panadol and requested to play some computer games. In the midst of playing, I prepared one bowl of corn flakes, you finished all of it. I am relieved to see your appetitite coming back. I checked your temperatures very regularly and it did not subside. I also checked carefully your palm and foot for blisters, just to make sure no symtoms of HFM. At around 5plus, I prepare the Chinese Leng Leong drink and you drank it. At this time, your temperature has gone down to 37.3 but now it's 37.6.
You are now playing with Ben10 toys. Soon getting ready to have dinner.
Wishing you PINK OF HEALTH !!!
At around 12noon, Mummy brought you see Dr Glen, fed you the panadol, antibiotics and lozenges and after some coaxing, playing some soft music, you FINALLY slept for 1.5 hrs. While you are sleeping, mummy disinfect the whole house and many boxes of toys. You woke up at 3plus, look tired, slight fever, took panadol and requested to play some computer games. In the midst of playing, I prepared one bowl of corn flakes, you finished all of it. I am relieved to see your appetitite coming back. I checked your temperatures very regularly and it did not subside. I also checked carefully your palm and foot for blisters, just to make sure no symtoms of HFM. At around 5plus, I prepare the Chinese Leng Leong drink and you drank it. At this time, your temperature has gone down to 37.3 but now it's 37.6.
You are now playing with Ben10 toys. Soon getting ready to have dinner.
Wishing you PINK OF HEALTH !!!
Friday, May 01, 2009
SengKang Swimming Complex
Today, Aston enjoyed May Day at SengKang Swimming Complex with his two brothers, daddy and mummy. We heard alot from many people this is a must visit for kids to enjoy to the fullest. It's comparable to Wild Wild Wet at Downtown East but the entrance fee is more reasonable & cheap, at only $1 for chidren during weekend and $0.80 for weekdays.
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