Symptoms in children - Laegevagten

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Symptoms in Children

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Bjarne Lühr Hansen

Bjarne Lühr Hansen

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Last edited on March 20, 2026

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Fever Skin

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot is caused by a fungal infection in the skin. The children infect each other. Itching and smarting between the toes are typical signs of

Cough

Cough cleans the child’s lungs for slime. Cough medicine is rarely necessary. The child sleeps better at night, if you raise the bedhead. If the child coughs

Diarrhoea and Vomiting

Fever, diarrhoea and vomiting indicate a gastrointestinal infection. Give the child plenty of fluid with salt, sugar and lactic acid bacteria. If the child is

Pain

Ignorance about children’s pains has literally hurt many children. All children, including new-borns, feel pain. Assertions about children’s nerves not being

Rash

Children with fever and a rash will usually be infected with a virus. A rash that does not diminish when exposed to pressure can be a sign of meningitis.

Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger is seen in children and middle-aged. It is discovered when a finger is locked in a bent position, or only with difficulty can be straightened