What are the symptoms of flu in babies?

If babies have influenza, it is often caused by viruses. Children will have varying degrees of fever and cough and other symptoms. If the condition is more serious, it will cause more serious bronchitis and even pneumonia. At this time, the baby will have dizziness, sore throat and other symptoms, which are easily accompanied by high fever, which has a greater impact on the child's health.

What are the symptoms of flu in babies?

The symptoms of influenza type B are similar to those of influenza type A, but children with influenza type B mostly experience symptoms in the eyes and nose. They may experience pain in the lower limbs caused by acute benign myositis, but systemic poisoning discomfort such as dizziness and weakness are mild. Type C mainly presents as upper respiratory tract infection, which is usually mild. Under normal circumstances, if there are no complications, the child's fever will only last about three to four days, after which the symptoms of poisoning will be alleviated, but coughing and general fatigue will still occur in the next two weeks.

Complications

Influenza infection often presents with many symptoms. In addition to the common symptoms, influenza often also produces a number of complications. Parents need to always pay attention to their baby's symptoms and treat them with caution.

1. Brain disease

This complication is the most serious and the baby's life may be in danger. After being infected, the child suddenly developed a high fever, and experienced general weakness, difficulty breathing, and unconsciousness. If you experience any of the above symptoms, please seek medical treatment immediately.

2. Otitis media

Flu viruses in the nose or throat enter the middle ear through the ear tube, threatening the health of the ear canal and causing inflammation. Symptoms include persistent high fever and pus discharge from the ears. Because of this discomfort, babies will often touch their ears. Once the baby is found to have these symptoms, parents need to take the baby to the hospital to see a doctor and follow the doctor's treatment. When the baby has this condition, parents need to take him to a pediatric otolaryngologist and follow the doctor's treatment.

3. Febrile convulsions

This complication usually occurs in younger babies and is accompanied by high fever, and often causes sudden stiffening of the body and slight tremors. It is difficult for parents to distinguish febrile convulsions from encephalopathy. If you find that your child is not feeling well, please seek medical attention and treatment promptly.

4. Bronchitis, pneumonia

These two complications are not uncommon and are quite common. It will be accompanied by severe coughing symptoms, which will make the baby feel very uncomfortable, and cause refusal to eat and difficulty sleeping. If you find that your baby is not feeling well, please take him/her to see a doctor immediately.