{"id":2,"date":"2024-01-17T20:11:12","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T20:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mychildsdoc.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2024-01-22T21:10:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T21:10:05","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mychildsdoc.com\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"top\">Health Care for Children (HCFC) is here to provide answers to your most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). In this section, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions at HCFC to offer clarity and guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the information below to find answers to common queries. If you don&#8217;t see your question addressed, feel free to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mychildsdoc.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/strong> Your understanding and peace of mind are essential to us at <strong>HCFC.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#1\">When should I call the doctor?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#2\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#2\">When should I be concerned about <strong>teenage depression?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#3\">How do I deal with my child&#8217;s <strong>first-day anxiety?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default\" id=\"1\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong>When should I call the doctor?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Sometimes it&#8217;s hard to tell how sick your child is. However, urgent care or a trip to the hospital is usually not needed for a simple cold or cough, mild diarrhea, constipation, temper tantrums, or sleep problems. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mychildsdoc.com\/contact\/\">Call your doctor to find out if he\/she needs to be seen if:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-small-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Vomiting and diarrhea<\/strong> that last for more than a few hours in a child of any age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rash<\/strong>, especially if there is also a fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any <strong>cough or cold<\/strong> that <strong>does not get better in several days<\/strong>, or a cold that gets worse and is accompanied by a fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ear pain with fever<\/strong>, is unable to sleep or drink, is vomiting, has diarrhea, or is acting ill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drainage<\/strong> from an ear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Severe sore throat<\/strong> or problems swallowing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sharp or persistent pains<\/strong> in the abdomen or stomach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pain that gets worse<\/strong> or <strong>does not go away<\/strong> after several hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A rectal temperature of <strong>100.4\u00b0F<\/strong> (38\u00b0C) or higher in a baby <strong>younger than 2 months<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fever and repeated vomiting<\/strong> at the same time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blood<\/strong> in the urine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bloody diarrhea<\/strong> or diarrhea that <strong>will not go away<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not drinking<\/strong> for more than<strong> 12 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healow.com\/apps\/practice\/health-care-for-children-llc-6043?v=2&amp;t=1\">You can also book an appointment online.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\" id=\"2\">\n<p>2. <strong>When should I be concerned about teenage depression?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Teenagers face a host of pressures, from the changes of puberty to questions about who they are and where they fit in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">With all this drama, it isn&#8217;t always easy to differentiate between depression and normal teenage moodiness. <strong>Here are signs to look for in your teen:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-small-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Sadness<\/strong> or hopelessness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Irritability<\/strong>, anger, or hostility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tearfulness<\/strong> or frequent crying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Withdrawal<\/strong> from friends and family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Loss of interest<\/strong> in activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes in <strong>eating and sleeping habits<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restlessness<\/strong> and agitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feelings of <strong>worthlessness and guilt<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lack of enthusiasm<\/strong> and motivation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatigue or<strong> lack of energy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty concentrating<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thoughts of <strong>death or suicide<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\" id=\"3\">\n<p><strong>3. How do I deal with my child&#8217;s first-day anxiety?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">With the first day of school approaching, here are a few tips to help your child reduce anxiety, feel at ease and embrace the new school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t just tell them that they have to go to school. <strong>Give them a good reason!<\/strong> Explain how going to school will give them chances to learn, do new things and give personal examples that they can relate to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Help a shy child make friends<\/strong>. You might help identify children with similar interests and encourage him\/her to join a club or after-school activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assure your child<\/strong> that everyone is there to help them. Get your child extra help if he\/she is having trouble in school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Talk<\/strong> to school administration, teachers and school counselors if bullying becomes a problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to be home to <strong>greet vour child for the first few davs when he\/she gets home<\/strong> from school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Devote time to discussing your child&#8217;s school experience<\/strong> each day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Health Care for Children (HCFC) is here to provide answers to your most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). In this section, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions at HCFC to offer clarity and guidance. 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