Symptoms & Illness

Start with what you notice. Age, breathing, alertness, drinking, urination, pain, and whether symptoms are improving or worsening matter as much as the name of an illness.

If you think your child may be having a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Fever and breathing

Fever and Illness: When to Seek Care

Coughs, Colds and Breathing: When to Seek Care

Wheezing and Asthma Symptoms: When to Seek Care

Stomach, urine, and genital symptoms

Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Care

Vomiting, Diarrhea, and Dehydration: When to Seek Care

Constipation and Stool Problems: When to Seek Care

Blood in Stool and Rectal Bleeding: When to Seek Care

Urinary Symptoms and Possible UTI: When to Seek Care

Testicular Pain and Scrotal Swelling: When to Seek Care

Vaginal Symptoms and Genital Irritation: When to Seek Care

Eyes, ears, nose, and mouth

Ear Pain and Sore Throat: When to Seek Care

Eye Redness, Discharge, and Injury: When to Seek Care

Nosebleeds in Children

Mouth Sores and Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Swollen Lymph Nodes and Neck Lumps

Skin

Rashes and Skin: When to Seek Care

Diaper Rash and Skin Irritation

Acne and Skin Breakouts

Scalp Problems and Hair Loss

Head Lice

Warts and Molluscum

Moles, Birthmarks, and Skin Changes

Pain, movement, and neurologic symptoms

Headache in Children: When to Seek Care

Chest Pain, Palpitations, and Fast Heartbeat

Limping, Leg Pain, and Refusal to Walk

Dizziness and Fainting in Children

Seizures and Staring Spells